Natural and synthetic estrogens modulate the inflammatory response in the gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata L.) through the activation of endothelial cells

► Estrogens modulate the leukocyte infiltration process by activating endothelial cells. ► Estrogens modulate the expression of inflammatory activation markers on endothelial cells. ► 17β-Estradiol enhanced leukocytes adhesion to endothelial cells.