Protective Effects of Coumestrol on Metabolic Dysfunction and Its Estrogen Receptor-Mediated Action in Ovariectomized Mice
Coumestrol, a phytoestrogen compound found in various plants, has been shown to act as a potent estrogen receptor (ER) agonist, with a higher binding affinity for ERβ than for ERα. However, there is currently limited information regarding its beneficial effects in postmenopausal disorders and its ER...
Main Authors: | Song Park, Kyu-Sang Sim, Wan Heo, Jun-Ho Kim |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/4/954 |
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