Estrogen and Related Receptor Ligands

Estrogen controls many cellular processes including growth, differentiation and function of the reproductive system. In females, estrogen's main targets are the ovaries, uterus, vagina and mammary glands. In the male, target organs are the testes, prostate and epididymis. Estrogen is also responsible for the growth and maintenance of the skeleton and the normal functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems.

Estrogen exerts most of its actions via estrogen receptors (ER). Estrogen ...