Adipocytes ESR1 Expression, Body Fat and Response to Testosterone Therapy in Hypogonadal Men Vary According to Estradiol Levels

Adipocytes ESR1 Expression, Body Fat and Response to Testosterone Therapy in Hypogonadal Men Vary According to Estradiol Levels

Estradiol (E2), mainly produced from Testosterone (T) in men, promotes visceral lipolysis. However, high visceral fat and hyperestrogenemia are features of obese hypogonadal (HG) men. Our study objectives are to evaluate relationships between circulating E2 and: (1) fat mass; (2) Estrogen Receptor &...

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Main Authors: Georgia Colleluori, Lina E. Aguirre, Clifford Qualls, Rui Chen, Nicola Napoli, Dennis T. Villareal, Reina Armamento-Villareal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
oestrogen receptor α
testosterone
estradiol
fat mass
obesity
hypogonadism
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/9/1226

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