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  • Molecular Biology
  • Gynecologic Oncology

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  • Estrogen is vital for the female endometrium, regulating its proliferative and secretory phases.
  • Estrogen receptors (ERα, ERβ, GPER) are essential for normal menstrual cycles and pregnancy, as shown in mouse knockout studies.
  • Dysregulation of ERs is linked to gynecologic diseases including endometriosis, endometrial hyperplasia (EH), and endometrial cancer (EC).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the regulatory role of estrogen and its receptors in endometrial function and disease.
  • To elucidate the signaling pathways of ERs in normal endometrium and endometrial pathologies.
  • To provide references for protecting female reproduction through understanding ER functions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of published studies on estrogen receptors and endometrial function.
  • Analysis of ERα, ERβ, and GPER roles in normal and diseased endometrium.
  • Examination of the effects of drugs (tamoxifen, raloxifene, fulvestrant, G-15) on the endometrium.

Main Results:

  • ERα promotes endometrial proliferation and is associated with increased endometrial cancer risk.
  • ERβ appears to have opposing effects to ERα.
  • GPER is highly expressed in endometrial hyperplasia, with paradoxical expression in endometrial cancer.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding ER signaling is critical for developing effective treatments for endometrium-related diseases.
  • Further research into ER-specific signaling pathways and targeted therapies is warranted.
  • Targeting specific ERs and associated growth factor pathways may offer new therapeutic strategies for endometrial diseases.