Estrogen receptor β and breast cancer

A second estrogen receptor, estrogen receptor-β, was identified in 1996 and has led to an intensive re-evaluation of the role of estrogens in normal physiological and disease processes. While much has been learnt about this new receptor, there remain many outstanding questions, particularly regardin...

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Published in:European journal of surgical oncology Vol. 30; no. 10; pp. 1043 - 1050
Main Authors: Balfe, P.J., McCann, A.H., Welch, H.M., Kerin, M.J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01-12-2004
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Summary:A second estrogen receptor, estrogen receptor-β, was identified in 1996 and has led to an intensive re-evaluation of the role of estrogens in normal physiological and disease processes. While much has been learnt about this new receptor, there remain many outstanding questions, particularly regarding its prognostic significance and therapeutic implications
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ISSN:0748-7983
1532-2157
DOI:10.1016/j.ejso.2004.06.019