Cadmium induces progesterone receptor gene expression via activation of estrogen receptor in human ovarian cancer cells
Cadmium (Cd) as a metalloesterogen may have a role in development of ovarian cancer. One of the critical target genes of estrogens is progesterone receptors (PRs). There are controversial studies on association between Cd, PRs, and cell proliferation. This study investigates the effect of Cd on prol...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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Series: | Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.rpsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-5362;year=2018;volume=13;issue=6;spage=493;epage=499;aulast=Ataei |