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Estrogen receptor (ESR)

Definition:

Estrogen Receptor/ERR is a group of protein found inside cells. They are receptors that are activated by the hormone estrogen (17β-estradiol). Three classes of estrogen receptor exist: ESR1/ERα, ESR2/ERβ, and GPER1 (G protein-coupled estrogen receptor 1).

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