X chromosome inactivation skewing is common in advanced carotid atherosclerotic lesions in females and predicts secondary peripheral artery events
Abstract Background and aim Sex differences in atherosclerosis have been described with female plaques being mostly perceived as stable and fibrous. Sex-specific mechanisms such as mosaic loss of the Y chromosome in men have been linked to cardiovascular health. In women, X-linked mechanisms such as...
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格式: | Article |
語言: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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叢編: | Biology of Sex Differences |
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在線閱讀: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-023-00527-6 |