Susceptibility to early atherosclerosis in male mice is mediated by estrogen receptor alpha. [electronic resource]
- Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology Jun 2004
- 1055-61 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
1524-4636
10.1161/01.ATV.0000130467.65290.d4 doi
Age Factors Animals Aorta--enzymology Aortic Diseases--blood Aromatase--analysis Arteriosclerosis--blood Diet, Atherogenic Estradiol--blood Estrogen Receptor alpha Genetic Predisposition to Disease Lipids--blood Lipoproteins--blood Male Mice Mice, Inbred C57BL Mice, Knockout Muscle, Smooth, Vascular--enzymology Orchiectomy Receptors, Estrogen--deficiency Sex Characteristics Testosterone--blood