Ovarian hormones induce TGF-beta(3) and fibronectin mRNAs but exhibit a disparate action on cardiac fibroblast proliferation.

Mercier, Isabelle

Ovarian hormones induce TGF-beta(3) and fibronectin mRNAs but exhibit a disparate action on cardiac fibroblast proliferation. [electronic resource] - Cardiovascular research Feb 2002 - 728-39 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0008-6363

10.1016/s0008-6363(01)00525-9 doi


Animals
Animals, Newborn
Cell Division--drug effects
Cell Membrane--metabolism
Cells, Cultured
DNA--biosynthesis
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Estradiol--pharmacology
Estrogen Receptor alpha
Estrogen Receptor beta
Extracellular Matrix--metabolism
Female
Fibroblasts--metabolism
Fibronectins--genetics
Myocardium--metabolism
Progesterone--pharmacology
RNA, Messenger--metabolism
Rats
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
Receptors, Estrogen--analysis
Receptors, Progesterone--metabolism
Transforming Growth Factor beta--genetics