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which binds to estrogen receptors
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and blocks estrogen signaling.
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Many types of cancers, particularly breast cancers,
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many breast cancers but not all,
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are sensitive to estrogen.
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Estrogen is a natural signal for cells to grow.
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It's a natural signal for cells to grow.
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and if you design a drug that blocks estrogen interaction
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you stop growth.
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Stopping growth in tumors can be a very beneficial thing.
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There's a whole class of antagonistic drugs
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that have been designed to influence your cardiovascular system.