Estrogen and cancer.

@article{Liang2013EstrogenAC,
  title={Estrogen and cancer.},
  author={Jing Liang and Yongfeng Shang},
  journal={Annual review of physiology},
  year={2013},
  volume={75},
  pages={
          225-40
        }
}
Estrogen exhibits a broad spectrum of physiological functions ranging from regulation of the menstrual cycle and reproduction to modulation of bone density, brain function, and cholesterol mobilization. Despite the beneficial actions of endogenous estrogen, sustained exposure to exogenous estrogen is a well-established risk factor for various cancers. We summarize our current understanding of the molecular mechanisms of estrogen signaling in normal and cancer cells and discuss the major… 
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