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[Estrogens and brain].

E N Kareva, O M Oleĭnikova, V O Panov

Vestnik Rossiiskoi Akademii Meditsinskikh Nauk

|May 31, 2012

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Estrogens influence the human brain through classical and membrane receptors, regulating gene expression, neurotransmitters, and cell signaling. They play key roles in neurogenesis, inflammation, apoptosis, and cerebral vessel function.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Endocrinology
Molecular Biology

Context:

The human brain exhibits complex responses to estrogens, involving diverse molecular mechanisms.
Estrogen receptors, both classical and membrane-bound, are crucial for mediating these effects in neuronal cells.

Purpose:

To present recent data on the molecular mechanisms of estrogens' pleiotropic actions in the human brain.
To detail the properties and functions of estradiol receptors in neuronal signaling and gene regulation.

Summary:

The article describes classical and membrane-bound estradiol receptors, their role in gene expression, neurotransmitter modulation, and signal cascade activation.
It covers the regional distribution of estradiol receptor subtypes and their involvement in controlling major cell populations, including progenitor cells.
Special focus is given to estrogen's role in neurogenesis, inflammation, apoptosis, and the regulation of cerebral vessel formation and function.

Impact:

Provides a comprehensive overview of estrogen's multifaceted roles in brain function and health.
Highlights the importance of estrogen signaling in neurodevelopment, neuroprotection, and cerebrovascular regulation.
Offers insights into potential therapeutic targets for neurological disorders involving estrogen pathways.