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  • Cardiovascular Science

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  • Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) and Transforming Growth Factor-beta (TGF-β) signaling pathways are crucial for development and adult homeostasis.
  • These pathways often exhibit reciprocal functions, with TGF-β generally promoting fibrosis and BMP promoting anti-fibrosis and calcification.
  • Sex-specific variations are observed in numerous diseases, including cardiovascular pathologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of the interplay between biological sex and BMP/TGF-β signaling.
  • To investigate how sex influences the balance of fibrosis and calcification in conditions like stenotic valves.
  • To identify and pose critical unanswered questions regarding sex differences in these signaling pathways.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on studies examining BMP and TGF-β signaling.
  • Analysis of research on sex-specific differences in cardiovascular diseases.
  • Synthesis of current knowledge on the reciprocal roles of BMP and TGF-β in fibrosis and calcification.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests that the balance between pro-fibrotic TGF-β and anti-fibrotic/pro-calcific BMP signaling may differ between males and females.
  • Observed variations in fibrosis and calcification ratios in stenotic valves point towards sex-specific pathway regulation.
  • The complex crosstalk between BMP and TGF-β signaling is influenced by biological sex, impacting disease phenotypes.

Conclusions:

  • The interplay between BMP and TGF-β signaling is a critical factor in cardiovascular health and disease.
  • Biological sex significantly influences these signaling pathways, leading to distinct pathological outcomes.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the sex-specific mechanisms governing BMP/TGF-β crosstalk and its clinical implications.