We provide an in-depth review of the role of androgens in male maturation and
development, from the fetal stage through adolescence into emerging adulthood, and …

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is the most potent natural androgen in humans. There has been
an increasing interest in this androgen and its role in the development of primary and …

The negative relationship between testosterone and inflammatory cytokines has been
reported for decades, although the exact mechanisms of their interactions are still not clear …

Introduction Biological sex is considered a risk factor for adverse outcome after major
trauma. We hypothesized that female sex is protective against organ failure, sepsis and …

Testosterone is considered a potent anabolic agent in skeletal muscle with a well-
established role in adolescent growth and development in males. However, the role of …

Background Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EA) and gastric cardia adenocarcinoma (GCA)
are characterized by a strong male predominance. Concentrations of sex steroid hormones …

Males and females experience different trajectories of neuromuscular function across the
lifespan, with females demonstrating accelerated deconditioning in later life. We …

Background Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EA) is characterized by a strong male
predominance. Sex steroid hormones have been hypothesized to underlie this sex disparity …

The dipeptide carnosine is found in high concentrations in human skeletal muscle and
shows large inter-individual differences. Sex and age are determining factors, however …

Objectives Lower testosterone (T) levels are associated with poorer health outcomes in
older men, but associations in younger or middle‐aged men are uncertain, and data for …