Sex hormones are key determinants of gender-related differences and regulate growth and
development during puberty. They also exert a broad range modulation of immune cell …

Background: Sex dimorphism strongly impacts tumor biology, with most cancers having a
male predominance. Uniquely, thyroid cancer (TC) is the only nonreproductive cancer with …

Differences in immune response between men and women may influence the outcome of
infectious diseases. Intestinal infection with Entamoeba histolytica leads to hepatic …

Androgens are steroids that modulate various processes in the body, ranging from
reproduction, metabolism, and even immune response. The main androgens are …

In this review, we discuss the effects on androgens on the haemopoietic system, focussing
largely on the effects of testosterone on erythropoiesis. Stimulation of erythropoiesis is one …

A multitude of evidence has suggested the differential incidence, prevalence and severity of
asthma between males and females. A compilation of recent literature recognized sex …

Background Sexual dimorphism is observed in the occurrence, course, and severity of
human disease. The difference in immune response between males and females can in part …

The differences between male and female immune systems are an under-researched field,
ripe for discovery. This is evidenced by the stark sex biases seen in autoimmunity and …

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in men are uncommon yet carry an increased risk for severe
pyelonephritis and other complications. In models of Escherichia coli UTI, C3H/HeN mice …

Men develop larger infarct sizes than women after a myocardial infarction (MI), but the
mechanism underlying this sex difference is unknown. Here, we demonstrated that blood …