Biochemical Characterizazion of Estrogen Receiptors in Human Wall Vessels; The Possible Role.

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Authors: D. Campisi, L. Cast Annetta, A. Bivona, Salvatore Paterna, R. Albiero, Orazia Maria Granata, Michele Lo Casto, G. Licata
DOI: 10.4324/9781003760542-50
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Abstract

There is strong evidence that incidence of atherosclerosis in its various clinical manifestations and different locali zat.ions is largely lower in woman, above all in premenopau se, than in man hypothesizing a protective role of female sex hormones during fertility (1, 2).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Estrogen and related hormone effects Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments

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Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
259–266
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter