Investigating the endogenous & synthetic estrogens to the three estrogen receptor subtypes of teleost fish

Authors

• Ann Cyril, St. Mary's University

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Contributor

Hawkins, Mary Beth (Faculty Mentor)

Digital Publisher

Digital Commons at St. Mary's University

Publication Date

Spring 2026

Keywords

Estrogen, Estrogen receptors, Biological processes, Physiological processes

Description

Estrogen and the estrogen receptors are important biological and physiological processes. The various types of estrogen include estrone, estradiol and estriol. Estradiol’s main function is to maintain the reproductive system. Estrone’s main function is to develop the female's reproductive functions. Estriol’s main function is to aid the female's sexual developments but is on the weaker side. The fish, Atlantic Croaker, has three different estrogen receptors: ERα, ERβa, and ERβb. Based on the estrogen receptors, it appears that their binding affinities do differ in strength. Each estrogen receptor has different amino acids involved that could contribute to the difference in their binding affinities to estrogen, which will be explored more in depth.

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PDF

Size

1 poster

City

San Antonio, Texas

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