BMP-2 ESTROGEN RESPONSIVE ELEMENT AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

摘要

The invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid corresponding to BMP-2 regulatory region, or a fragment thereof comprising an estrogen responsive element, vector comprising the same and cells, which comprises said vector. In another embodiment, the invention provides methods of identifying an estrogen agonist, antagonist and a therapeutic agent in another embodiment the invention provides methods of treating conditions which are associated with estrogen insufficiency or with lack of response to external estrogen or agonists thereof.