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Polymorphisms in oestrogen and progesterone receptor genes: possible influence on prolactin levels in women.
Clinical endocrinology - 1 Aug 2004
Westberg Lars, Ho Hoi-Por, Baghaei Fariba, Nilsson Staffan, Melke Jonas, Rosmond Roland, Holm Göran, Björntorp Per, Eriksson Elias
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OBJECTIVE: Oestrogen and progesterone are known to influence the release of human prolactin. The present study was undertaken in order to investigate the possible influence of polymorphisms of the genes encoding the oestrogen receptor (ER)alpha, ERbeta and the progesterone receptor (PGR), on prolactin levels in premenopausal women. DESIGN AND MEASUREMENTS: Serum levels of prolactin were measured in the follicular...
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