University College London: Abundance of Key Immune Cells May Be Influenced by Oestrogen and XX Chromosomes
March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025
LONDON, England, March 27 -- The University College London issued the following news:
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Abundance of key immune cells may be influenced by oestrogen and XX chromosomes
Women have a higher proportion of key immune cells between puberty and menopause, which may be linked to the sex hormone oestrogen and explain why they are less susceptible to certain infectious diseases than men, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL.
The study, . . .
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Abundance of key immune cells may be influenced by oestrogen and XX chromosomes
Women have a higher proportion of key immune cells between puberty and menopause, which may be linked to the sex hormone oestrogen and explain why they are less susceptible to certain infectious diseases than men, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL.
The study, . . .