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Common Estrogen Receptor Polymorphism Augments Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy on E-Selectin but Not C-Reactive Protein
23 Apr 2002
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BACKGROUND: The estrogen receptor-alpha (ER-alpha) IVS1-401 polymorphism identifies a group of women (approximately 20%) who have augmented effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on levels of HDL cholesterol. This study sought to determine if this augmentation extends to HRT regulation of E-selectin and C-reactive protein (CRP) and to explore possible mechanisms by which this polymorphism might influence...
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