The influence of biological sex and sex hormones on bile acid synthesis and cholesterol homeostasis
Abstract Obesity and elevated serum lipids are associated with a threefold increase in the risk of developing atherosclerosis, a condition that underlies stroke, myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death. Strategies that aim to reduce serum cholesterol through modulation of liver enzymes have...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Biology of Sex Differences |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13293-019-0265-3 |