Estrogen receptor alpha gene polymorphisms and risk of HBV-related acute liver failure in the Chinese population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The sexual dimorphism of hepatitis B virus (HBV) -related liver diseases is related with estrogen and its receptors. Recent reports indicate that abnormal expression of estrogen receptor alpha (ESR1) may be a hallmark for the progres...

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Main Authors: Yan Zehui, Tan Wenting, Dan Yunjie, Zhao Wenli, Deng Chunqing, Wang Yuming, Deng Guohong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/13/49