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Estrogen receptor beta genetic variants and combined oral contraceptive use as relates to the risk of hypertension in Chinese women.
Archives of medical research - 1 Nov 2010
Chen Cheng, Li Ying, Chen Feng, Pan Hongxin, Shen Hongbing, Sun Zhiming, Wu Yulin, Zhou Jian, Ba Lei, Zhao Jinna
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Estrogen receptor beta (ESR2) plays an important role in cardiovascular physiology and blood pressure regulation, whereas estrogens may influence gene expression, growth, and cellular differentiation in target tissues by activating estrogen receptors. This study aims to inves...
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