Expression of estrogen and progesterone receptors in astrocytomas: a literature review
Clinics
; 71(8): 481-486, Aug. 2016. tab, graf
Artículo
en Inglés
| LILACS
| ID: lil-794633
Biblioteca responsable:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
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 PubMed database using the following MeSH terms “estrogen receptor beta” OR “estrogen receptor alpha” OR “estrogen receptor antagonists” OR “progesterone receptors” OR “astrocytoma” OR “glioma” OR “glioblastoma”. Among the 111 articles identified, 13 studies met our inclusion criteria. The majority of reports showed the presence of estrogen and progesterone receptors in astrocytomas. Overall, higher tumor grades were associated with decreased estrogen receptor expression and increased progesterone receptor expression.
Texto completo:
Disponible
Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
LILACS
Asunto principal:
Astrocitoma
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Neoplasias Encefálicas
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Receptores de Progesterona
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Receptores de Estrógenos
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Clinics
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade Federal do Piauí/BR