| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2081826 | Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The incidence of obesity in the modern society has reached epidemic proportions and constitutes a great public health concern. Epidemiological, retrospective and genetic studies have linked estrogens to obesity and body mass distribution. This review aims to provide a general overview regarding the role of the estrogen receptors for the development of obesity at the molecular level.
Section editor:Ulrich Kintscher – Center for Cardiovascular Research, Charité-Medical School, Berlin, Germany
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Authors
Tatiana V. Kramarova, Karin Dahlman Wright, Ingemar Pongratz,