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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Main Authors: Sara Pescatori, Francesco Berardinelli, Jacopo Albanesi, Paolo Ascenzi, Maria Marino, Antonio Antoccia, Alessandra di Masi, Filippo Acconcia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/7/1583

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