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...
Main Authors: | Taylor Phelps, Erin Snyder, Erin Rodriguez, Hailey Child, Pamela Harvey |
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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 |
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