Expression of estrogen and progesterone receptors in astrocytomas: a literature review

Expression of estrogen and progesterone receptors in astrocytomas: a literature review

Gliomas are the most common type of primary central nervous system neoplasm. Astrocytomas are the most prevalent type of glioma and these tumors may be influenced by sex steroid hormones. A literature review for the presence of estrogen and progesterone receptors in astrocytomas was conducted in the...

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Main Authors: Cléciton Braga Tavares, Francisca das Chagas Sheyla Almeida Gomes-Braga, Danylo Rafhael Costa-Silva, Carla Solange Escórcio-Dourado, Umbelina Soares Borges, Airton Mendes Conde-Junior, Maria da Conceição Barros-Oliveira, Emerson Brandão Sousa, Lorena da Rocha Barros, Luana Mota Martins, Gil Facina, Benedito Borges da-Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
estrogen receptor alpha
estrogen receptor beta
progesterone receptor
astrocytoma
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