A review on lipid and polymeric nano-based 17-β-estradiol delivery systems: advances and challenges

• Main Authors: Mayara Munhoz de Assis Ramos (Author), Fernanda Yamamoto Ricardo- (Author), Luiza de Oliveira Macedo (Author), Cristiano Jesus Correia (Author), Luiz Felipe Pinho Moreira (Author), Raimar Löbenberg (Author), Ana Cristina Breithaupt-Faloppa (Author), Nadia Bou-Chacra (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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17β-estradiol (E2) is an endogenous steroid hormone pivotal for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics and the maintenance of the female reproductive system. Its roles extend beyond these physiological functions, as E2 is employed in hormone replacement therapy to alleviate sympt...