This resource is about breast health, the endocrine system's role, and related topics. Noninvasive treatments are covered.
Definitions |
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SERM - Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator |
SPRM - Selective Progestin Receptor Modulator |
CaSR - Calcium Selective Receptor |
ER-α - Estrogen Receptor Alpha |
PRB - Progesterone Receptor B |
PrlR - Prolactin Receptor |
Agonist - encourages activity |
Antagonist - discourages activity |
Downregulation - Reduction in receptor proteins, decreasing sensitivity |
Upregulation - Increase in receptor proteins, increasing sensitivity |