Comparative study on the binding of several per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to the G Protein-coupled Estrogen Receptor (GPER) using molecular docking technology

Wei Jiaqian

doi:10.54254/2977-3903/2026.31413

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Received: 20 January 2026

Published: 26 January 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2977-3903/2026.31413

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Jiaqian,W. (2026). Comparative study on the binding of several per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to the G Protein-coupled Estrogen Receptor (GPER) using molecular docking technology. Advances in Engineering Innovation,17(2),12-20.

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