Estrogen receptor 1 gene polymorphisms are associated with metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women in China

Estrogen receptor 1 gene polymorphisms are associated with metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women in China

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) includes obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia and hypertension. Its incidence is rapidly increasing worldwide, particularly in postmenopausal women. Estrogens regulate glucose homeostasis and lipid metabolism via estrogen receptors 1 (ESR1) and 2 (ESR2). The...

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Main Authors: Lingxia Zhao, Xuemei Fan, Lin Zuo, Qiang Guo, Xiaole Su, Guangxia Xi, Ziyan Zhang, Jianlin Zhang, Guoping Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
Postmenopausal women
Estrogen receptors 1 and 2
Gene polymorphisms
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12902-018-0289-4

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