Exploring sex differences: insights into gene expression, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, cognition, and pathology.

Journal: Frontiers in neuroscience

Volume: 18

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Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Surgical Sciences, Functional Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.

Abstract summary 

Increased knowledge about sex differences is important for development of individualized treatments against many diseases as well as understanding behavioral and pathological differences. This review summarizes sex chromosome effects on gene expression, epigenetics, and hormones in relation to the brain. We explore neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, cognition, and brain pathology aiming to explain the current state of the art. While some domains exhibit strong differences, others reveal subtle differences whose overall significance warrants clarification. We hope that the current review increases awareness and serves as a basis for the planning of future studies that consider both sexes equally regarding similarities and differences.

Authors & Co-authors:  Lafta Mwinyi Affatato Rukh Dang Andersson Schiöth

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Citations :  Agartz I., Sääf J., Wahlund L. O., Wetterberg L. (1992). Quantitative estimations of cerebrospinal fluid spaces and brain regions in healthy controls using computer-assisted tissue classification of magnetic resonance images: relation to age and sex. Magn. Reson. Imaging 10, 217–226. doi: 10.1016/0730-725X(92)90482-F, PMID:
Authors :  7
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Doi : 1340108
SSN : 1662-4548
Study Population
Male,Female
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Other Terms
cognition;genetics;neuroanatomy;neurochemistry;pathology;sex differences
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Switzerland