Abstract
To understand how estradiol-17β (E2) influences MtTW15 rat pituitary tumor function, we have evaluated the cytosolic E2 binding properties of tumors derived from control and steroid treated host animals. Specific E2 binding (approximately 3 pmoles/g tumor) was observed in all groups and was steroid responsive. The E2 binding macromolecule migrated to 7S following sucrose density gradient sedimentation and was specific for estrogenic steroids. Saturation analysis of E2 binding revealed a high affinity interaction ( K d = 5.5 ± 0.5 × 10 −10 M). Furthermore, E2 binding was temperature-sensitive and degraded by trypsin. Thus, the MtTW15 tumor contains an estrogen receptor. Accordingly, the effects of 4 antiestrogenic drugs on tumor estrogen-receptor levels, tumor growth and hormone production were evaluated. In general, these drugs reduced cytosolic estrogen receptor levels, promoted tumor growth and increased tumor growth-hormone production. It is suggested that these compounds can exert both estrogen agonist and antagonist properties in MtTW15 tumors.
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