Cadmium mimics estrogen-driven cell proliferation and prolactin secretion from anterior pituitary cells.

Cadmium mimics estrogen-driven cell proliferation and prolactin secretion from anterior pituitary cells.

Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal of considerable occupational and environmental concern affecting wildlife and human health. Recent studies indicate that Cd, like other heavy metals, can mimic effects of 17β-estradiol (E2) involving E2 receptor (ER) activation. Lactotrophs, the most abundant cell type...

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Main Authors: Sonia A Ronchetti, Eliana A Miler, Beatriz H Duvilanski, Jimena P Cabilla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3827476?pdf=render

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