Chronic lung diseases are the third leading cause of death worldwide and are increasing in
prevalence over time. Although much of our traditional understanding of health and disease …

Abstract interactions between growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor-1 (iGF-1), and
the immune system are complex, bidirectional, but not fully explained. Current reviews …

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding highly conserved RNA molecules that can act
as master regulators of gene expression in a sequence-specific manner either by translation …

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a lifelong disorder affecting 1 in 3500 live births worldwide. It is a
monogenetic autosomal recessive disease caused by loss-of-function mutations in the gene …

Previous studies have reported sex disparity in cystic fibrosis (CF) disease, with females
experiencing more pulmonary exacerbations and frequent microbial infections resulting in …

MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNAs that regulate immune response and inflammation.
We assumed that miRNAs may be involved in the immune response during cystic fibrosis …

Full article: Epigenetic Mechanisms Underpinning Sexual Dimorphism in Lung Disease Skip
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Objectives Scientific evidence provides a widened view of differences in immune response
between male and female neonates. The X-chromosome codes for several genes important …

Altered microRNA expression patterns in bronchial brushings from people with versus
without cystic fibrosis (CF) relate to functional changes and disease pathophysiology. The …

Background: Differences exist in the presentation, pathophysiology, management, and
outcomes of cardiovascular conditions in men and women. These differences may arise …