A Tale of Ice and Fire: The Dual Role for 17β-Estradiol in Balancing DNA Damage and Genome Integrity
17β-estradiol (E2) regulates human physiology both in females and in males. At the same time, E2 acts as a genotoxic substance as it could induce DNA damages, causing the initiation of cellular transformation. Indeed, increased E2 plasma levels are a risk factor for the development of several types...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/7/1583 |