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Increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in mice with XX versus XY sex chromosomes.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Aug 2015
Link Jenny C, Chen Xuqi, Prien Christopher, Borja Mark S, Hammerson Bradley, Oda Michael N, Arnold Arthur P, Reue Karen
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: 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. APPROACH AND RESULTS: We assessed the role of gonadal hormones and sex chromosome complement on lipid levels using the four core genotypes mouse model (XX females, XX males, XY females, and XY males). In gonadally...
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