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  • Endocrinology and Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Estrogen receptors (ERα, ERβ, GPER) mediate estrogenic compound effects.
  • These receptors are found in reproductive tissues, breast, bone, brain, liver, colon, skin, and salivary glands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of estrogen receptors.
  • To discuss estrogen action from multiple perspectives: historical, physiological, pharmacological, pathological, structural, and ligand-based.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing knowledge on estrogen receptors.

Main Results:

  • Estrogen receptors exhibit diverse tissue distribution beyond the reproductive tract.
  • Estrogen action is influenced by historical, physiological, pharmacological, pathological, structural, and ligand factors.

Conclusions:

  • Estrogen receptors play a critical role in various physiological processes across multiple organ systems.
  • Understanding estrogen receptors requires a multifaceted approach considering their broad biological impact.