Our appreciation of the physiological functions of estrogens and the mechanisms through
which estrogens bring about these functions has changed during the past decade. Just as …

The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is a ligand-activated transcription factor that controls
the expression of a diverse set of genes. The toxicity of the potent AhR ligand 2, 3, 7, 8 …

Abstract The European Commission asked EFSA for a scientific opinion on the risks for
animal and human health related to the presence of dioxins (PCDD/Fs) and DL‐PCBs in …

The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) is a protein best known for its role in mediating toxicity.
Over 30 years of research has uncovered additional roles for the AHR in xenobiotic …

Members of the nuclear-receptor superfamily mediate crucial physiological functions by
regulating the synthesis of their target genes. Nuclear receptors are usually activated by …

The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) is highly expressed in multiple organs and tissues,
and there is increasing evidence that the AHR plays an important role in cellular …

The Ah receptor (AHR) has been studied for almost five decades. Yet, we still have many
important questions about its role in normal physiology and development. Moreover, we still …

Chemoprotective phytochemicals exhibit multiple activities and interact with several cellular
receptors, including the aryl hydrocarbon (Ah) receptor (AhR). In this study we investigated …

Endometriosis is a hormone-dependent inflammatory gynecological disease of reproductive-
age women. It is clinically and pathologically characterized by the presence of functional …

2, 3, 7, 8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and structurally related halogenated aromatic
compounds are industrial chemicals and combustion byproducts that have been identified in …