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Association of hematopoietic loss of Y chromosome with valvular heart disease incidence and sex susceptibility
2 Jun 2025
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INTRODUCTION: Hematopoietic mosaic Loss Of Y chromosome (LOY), a condition referring to the age-related loss of Y chromosome in a subset of blood cells, is associated with shortened life expectancy and increased risk of age-related diseases in men. Despite Valvular Heart Disease (VHD) becoming more prevalent with aging, the underlying risk factors and mechanisms leading to sex-related differences in VHD remain...
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