Cytoplasmic proteins that bind estrogens and migrate to the nucleus where they regulate DNA transcription. Evaluation of the state of estrogen receptors in breast cancer patients has become clinically important.
Also Known As:
Receptors, Estrogen; Estrogen Nuclear Receptor; Estrogen Receptor Type I; Estrogen Receptor Type II; Estrogen Receptors Type I; Estrogen Receptors Type II; Receptor, Estrogen Nuclear; Receptors, Estrogen, Type I; Receptors, Estrogen, Type II; Nuclear Receptor, Estrogen; Receptor, Estrogen; Estrogen Receptor