Stem Cell Aging and Sex: Are We Missing Something?
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.stem.2015.05.006 and PMC identifier 7561278.
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Abstract
Longevity differs between sexes, with females being longer-lived in most mammals, including humans. One hallmark of aging is the functional decline of stem cells. Thus, a key question is whether the aging of stem cells differs between males and females and whether this has consequences for disease and lifespan.
Medical subject headings
- Cellular Senescence
- Sex Characteristics
- Stem Cells