Mating changes the subcellular distribution and the functionality of estrogen receptors in the rat oviduct

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mating changes the mode of action of 17beta-estradiol (E2) to accelerate oviductal egg transport from a nongenomic to a genomic mode, although in both pathways estrogen receptors (ER) are required. This change was designated as intra...

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Main Authors: Sierralta Walter, Rios Mariana, Zu&#241;iga Lidia, Parada-Bustamante Alexis, Orihuela Pedro, Vel&#225;squez Luis, Croxatto Horacio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/7/1/139