Data di Pubblicazione:
2017
Citazione:
Sex Differences: A Resultant of an Evolutionary Pressure? / S. Della Torre, A. Maggi. - In: CELL METABOLISM. - ISSN 1550-4131. - 25:3(2017 Mar), pp. 499-505. [10.1016/j.cmet.2017.01.006]
Abstract:
Spurred by current research policy, we are witnessing a significant growth in the number of studies that observe and describe sexual diversities in human physiology and sex prevalence in a large number of pathologies. Yet we are far from the comprehension of the mechanisms underpinning these differences, which are the result of a long evolutionary history. This Essay is meant to underline female reproductive function as a driver for the positive selection of the specific physiological features that explain male and female differential susceptibility to diseases and metabolic disturbances, in particular. A clear understanding of the causes underlying sexual dimorphisms in the physio-pathology is crucial for precision medicine.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Physiology; Molecular Biology; Cell Biology
Elenco autori:
S. Della Torre, A. Maggi
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