BMPR2 expression is suppressed by signaling through the estrogen receptor

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Studies in multiple organ systems have shown cross-talk between signaling through the bone morphogenetic protein receptor type 2 (BMPR2) and estrogen pathways. In humans, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has a female predominanc...

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Main Authors: Austin Eric D, Hamid Rizwan, Hemnes Anna R, Loyd James E, Blackwell Tom, Yu Chang, Phillips III John A, Gaddipati Radhika, Gladson Santhi, Gu Everett, West James, Lane Kirk B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
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Online Access:http://www.bsd-journal.com/content/3/1/6