Sex Differences in Renal Function: Participation of Gonadal Hormones and Prolactin

Kidney pathophysiology is influenced by gender. Evidence suggests that kidney damage is more severe in males than in females and that sexual hormones contribute to this. Elevated prolactin concentration is common in renal impairment patients and is associated with an unfavorable prognosis. However,...

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Main Authors: Adriana Franco-Acevedo, Raquel Echavarria, Zesergio Melo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Endocrines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-396X/2/3/19