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Sex-related biomarkers in cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disorders

Donatella Pietraforte1, Elisabetta Straface2, Paola Piscopo1

  • 1Dipartimento di Biologia Cellulare e Neuroscienze, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy.

Annali Dell'Istituto Superiore Di Sanita
|July 2, 2016
PubMed

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Sex differences in biomarkers are crucial for understanding inflammatory diseases like cardiovascular and neurological disorders. Identifying sex-specific biomarkers can improve diagnostics, prognostics, and treatment efficacy for these conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Science
  • Inflammatory Diseases
  • Biomarker Discovery

Background:

  • Inflammatory diseases, including cardiovascular and neurological disorders, are leading causes of death.
  • Current research seeks diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers to mitigate public health burdens.
  • The role of sex differences and sex hormones in disease severity and inflammatory response has been overlooked.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of sex-related biomarkers in cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disorders.
  • To identify biomarkers with potential diagnostic and prognostic value.
  • To explore biomarkers indicating therapeutic treatment efficacy in a sex-specific manner.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on sex-related biomarkers.
  • Analysis of compounds with potential prognostic and diagnostic value.
  • Focus on biomarkers relevant to cardiovascular and neurodegenerative conditions.

Main Results:

  • Sex hormones significantly modulate the inflammatory response, impacting disease severity.
  • Emerging sex-related biomarkers show promise for improved disease management.
  • Further research is needed to validate these biomarkers for clinical application.

Conclusions:

  • Sex differences are a critical factor in the development and progression of inflammatory diseases.
  • Sex-specific biomarkers are essential for accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized treatment strategies.
  • Integrating sex as a biological variable in biomarker research will enhance public health outcomes.

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