Transcriptome and Functional Profile of Cardiac Myocytes Is Influenced by Biological Sex

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BACKGROUND: Although cardiovascular disease is the primary killer of women in the United States, women and female animals have traditionally been omitted from research studies. In reports that do include both sexes, significant sexual dimorphisms have been demonstrated in development, presentation, and outcome of cardiovascular disease. However, there is little understanding of the mechanisms underlying these...

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