| Neuroprotective role of estrogens: relationship with insulin/IGF-1 signaling. | |
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PMID: 22201898 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Postmenopausal women have an elevated risk of developing a neurodegenerative disease. These clinical observation supported by basic research, suggest that estrogens are neuroprotective. Insulin resistance represents an independent factor in the etiology of age-associated disease and metabolic syndrome should be considered as a contributing factor to the higher post-menopausal vulnerability to neurological disorders. Elucidating the relationship between insulin resistance associated with aging in females, and the cross-talk between estradiol, insulin, and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) signaling pathways, will lead to a more complete understanding of the mechanism underlying estradiol-mediated neuroprotection. In past decades, estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) was commonly used as a palliative therapy during menopause, but the mid-term and long-term effects of estrogen as possible promoters of breast cancer and the increased risk of coronary illness or stroke, has limited current usage. A deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms common to all forms of neurodegenerative diseases may hasten the development of protective strategies against chronic age-related deterioration and acute illness, ultimately providing a better quality of life for the elderly. |
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Ana Alonso; Celestino Gonzalez |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2012-01-01 |
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Title: Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition) Volume: 4 ISSN: 1945-0508 ISO Abbreviation: Front Biosci (Elite Ed) Publication Date: 2012 |
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Created Date: 2011-12-28 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101485240 Medline TA: Front Biosci (Elite Ed) Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 607-19 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Functional Biology. Physiology Area. Faculty of Medicine. Oviedo University, C/Julian Claveria 33006 Oviedo, Spain. |
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