Sex and Gender: Critical Variables in Pre-Clinical and Clinical Medical Research.
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Abstract
In this Essay, we discuss the critical need to incorporate sex and gender in pre-clinical and clinical research to enhance our understanding of the mechanisms by which metabolic processes differ by sex and gender. This knowledge will allow for development of personalized medicine which will optimize therapies specific for individuals.
Medical subject headings
- Sex Characteristics