Estrogen modulates epithelial progenitor cells in rat vagina.

Ho Seok Chung Hyun Suk Lee Kwangsung Park

Published in: Investigative and clinical urology (2021)

Markers of EPCs were expressed in the vagina, and the expression of resident EPCs was regulated by estrogen. These findings imply that resident EPCs may have an important role in the regeneration of vaginal mucosa by estrogen replacement.

Keyphrases

estrogen receptor
patient safety
stem cells
quality improvement
poor prognosis
oxidative stress
emergency medicine