Sökning: "progestagens"

Hittade 2 avhandlingar innehållade ordet progestagens.

1. 1. Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity of Progestagens in the Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis Test System

   Författare :Moa Säfholm; Cecilia Berg; Ingvar Brandt; Jan Olsson; Louis Guillette; Uppsala universitet; []
   Nyckelord :Xenopus tropicalis; sex organ differentiation; oogenesis; fertility; ovary; oviduct; progestagens; Biologi med inriktning mot ekotoxikologi; Biology with specialization in Environmental Toxicology;

   Sammanfattning : Progestagenic compounds are emerging contaminants found in surface and ground water around the world. Information on the effects and potency of progestagens is needed in order to understand the environmental risks posed by these compounds. LÄS MER

3. 2. The dose-dependent effects of estrogens on ischemic stroke

   Författare :Jakob Ström; Annette Theodorsson; Elvar Theodorsson; Mats Hammar; Torbjörn Bäckström; Linköpings universitet; []
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   Sammanfattning : Estrogens are a group of female sex hormones that in addition to central roles in reproductive functions also have profound impact on for example brain development, blood vessels, bone tissue, metabolism and the immune system. The dominant endogenous production sites for estrogens in females are the ovaries and adipose tissue, while exogenous sources include combined contraceptive hormone treatments and menopausal hormone therapy. LÄS MER