[17 beta-estradiol receptors in Schistosoma mansoni. Contribution to the explanation of the protective power of this hormone in Schistosoma mansoni bilharziasis in the mouse. Preliminary study]

Ann Parasitol Hum Comp. 1986;61(6):637-41. doi: 10.1051/parasite/1986616637.
[Article in French]

Abstract

According to some of our experiments, in adult Schistosoma mansoni, the existence of receptors able to bind the molecules of 17 beta-estradiol might explain the protective power of this hormone in the experimental Schistosoma mansoni parasitosis in the mice and in the hamster.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Estradiol / metabolism
  • Estradiol / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Ovariectomy
  • Receptors, Estradiol / physiology*
  • Receptors, Estrogen / physiology*
  • Schistosoma mansoni / physiology*
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni / physiopathology*
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni / prevention & control

Substances

  • Receptors, Estradiol
  • Receptors, Estrogen
  • Estradiol