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intracrine /in·tra·crine/ (in´trah-krin) denoting a type of hormone function in which a regulatory factor acts within the cell that synthesizes it by binding to intracellular receptors. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Targeted disruption of the mouse estrogen sulfotransferase gene reveals a role of estrogen metabolism in intracrine and paracrine estrogen regulation. The modification is important because the intracrine 17[beta]-estradiol production in peripheral tissues, by aromatization of androgens, is the only 17[beta]-estradiol source in men and postmenopausal women. Role of 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in endocrine and intracrine estradiol synthesis. |
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