Estradiol affects liver mitochondrial function in ovariectomized and tamoxifen-treated ovariectomized female rats

Given the tremendous importance of mitochondria to basic cellular functions as well as the critical role of mitochondrial impairment in a vast number of disorders, a compelling question is whether 17[beta]-estradiol (E2) modulates mitochondrial function. To answer this question we exposed isolated l...

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Main Author: Moreira, Paula I. (author)
Other Authors: Custódio, José B.A. (author), Nunes, Elsa (author), Moreno, António (author), Seiça, Raquel (author), Oliveira, Catarina R. (author), Santos, Maria S. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2007
Subjects:
17[beta]-Estradiol
Mitochondria
Oxidative phosphorylation system
Ovariectomy
Oxidative stress
Respiratory chain
Tamoxifen
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10316/4718
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:estudogeral.sib.uc.pt:10316/4718

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http://hdl.handle.net/10316/4718

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