Immunohistochemical detection of estrogen and progesterone receptors in the human lacrimal gland
The nature and extent of estrogen and progesterone action on the lacrimal gland is not known, and neither are the targets for their action. Immunohistochemical detection of estrogen and progesterone receptors in the human lacrimal glands in both sexes in different age groups was performed in thi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Archives of Biological Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2011/0354-46641102319G.pdf |
| Summary: | The nature and extent of estrogen and progesterone action on the lacrimal gland is not known, and neither are the targets for their action. Immunohistochemical detection of estrogen and progesterone receptors in the human lacrimal glands in both sexes in different age groups was performed in this study. Twenty human lacrimal glands from autopsies were analyzed by the immunohistochemical method of cell counting and the χІ test. Estrogen and progesterone receptors were detected in the lacrimal glands of both sexes with significantly higher total and average cell counts in females (p<0,001). Estrogen and progesterone receptors are present in human lacrimal glands with age and gender dependent expression. |
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| ISSN: | 0354-4664 |