Dihydrotestosterone induces arterial stiffening in female mice

Dihydrotestosterone induces arterial stiffening in female mice

Abstract Background Androgens are important sex hormones in both men and women and are supplemented when endogenous levels are low, for gender transitioning, or to increase libido. Androgens also circulate at higher levels in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, a condition that increases the ris...

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Main Authors: Alec C. Horton, Mary M. Wilkinson, Isabella Kilanowski-Doroh, Zhejun Dong, Jiao Liu, Benard O. Ogola, Bruna Visniauskas, Sarah H. Lindsey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Subjects:
Testosterone
Arterial stiffness
Gender-affirming therapy
Hormones
Estrogen receptors
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-024-00586-3

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