Open AccessIncreased High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in Mice With XX Versus XY Sex Chromosomes
Author(s) -
Jenny C. Link,
Xuqi Chen,
Christopher Prien,
Mark S. Borja,
Bradley Hammerson,
Michael N. Oda,
Arthur P. Arnold,
Karen Reue
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
arteriosclerosis thrombosis and vascular biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.007
H-Index - 270
eISSN - 1524-4636
pISSN - 1079-5642
DOI - 10.1161/atvbaha.115.305460
Subject(s) - medicine , endocrinology , biology , x chromosome , sexual dimorphism , hormone , y chromosome , chromosome , cholesterol , dyslipidemia , gene , genetics , obesity
The molecular mechanisms underlying sex differences in dyslipidemia are poorly understood. We aimed to distinguish genetic and hormonal regulators of sex differences in plasma lipid levels.
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