Effects of transdermal estrogen on levels of lipids, lipase activity, and inflammatory markers in men with prostate cancer

Effects of transdermal estrogen on levels of lipids, lipase activity, and inflammatory markers in men with prostate cancer

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer is now used in earlier disease stages and as adjuvant treatment. Recognizing and reducing the toxicity of this therapy, including worsened lipid levels and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks, has become an important clinical concern. Oral estrog...

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Main Authors: Jonathan Q. Purnell, Lisa B. Bland, Mark Garzotto, Dianne Lemmon, Emily M. Wersinger, Christopher W. Ryan, John D. Brunzell, Tomasz M. Beer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2006-02-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Subjects:
estradiol
apolipoprotein
inflammation
androgen deprivation therapy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002222752033635X

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