Endocrine Abstracts

The oestrogen receptor (ER) is a ligand-inducible transcription factor that controls expression of a number of genes in a wide variety of tissues. Binding of the natural hormone, oestradiol, triggers dimerisation and nuclear location of the receptor and assembly of a functional transcriptional complex through recruitment of various coactivators.In this talk, I will discuss how knowledge of the structure of the receptor has had a major impact on our under...

Complementary therapies are becoming a recognised adjunctin cancer care as they address the psychological burden of coping with cancer. When provided in addition to standard treatments they can help provide patient centred holistic care. Patients with pituitary conditions may develop debilitating symptoms that are not easily addressed despite appropriate medical treatment.Aim: To determine whether Complementary therapies lead to improvements in Quality o...