Synonym(s)
ER
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An overexpression of the estrogen receptor is detectable in breast carcinoma and other tumours (e.g. sweat gland tumours). In addition, oestrogen receptors also function as prognostic markers of malignant tumours (see also oestrogen receptors in internal medicine).
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer