Olivera, S. and Graham, D. (2023) Sex differences in preclinical models of hypertension. Journal of Human Hypertension, 37(8), pp. 619-625. (doi: 10.1038/s41371-022-00770-1) (PMID:36335169)
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Abstract
Hypertension remains the primary contributor in the development of cardiovascular disease which is rapidly increasing worldwide. High blood pressure affects men and women differently and understanding these sex differences is the ultimate unmet need for researchers in this field. Due to the inherent differences in hypertension prevalence, control and outcomes between men and women, novel research needs to be carried out to tackle these disparities and improve targeted treatment. Animal models of hypertension have provided valuable insights into the sexual dimorphism of blood pressure mechanisms. The availability of genetic and non-genetic hypertensive strains allows the opportunity to study diverse environmental and genetic factors that affect blood pressure, therefore presenting a valuable tool for researchers. Sex differences are present before birth and throughout life, which presents a challenge for the study of disease development in humans, but these complexities can be resolved with the use of in vivo models that display similarities to human disease. The aim of the present review is to provide an overview of the different available animal models of hypertension that present sexual dimorphisms and to discuss their relevance to humans.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | OLIVERA, SOL and Graham, Dr Delyth |
| Authors: | Olivera, S., and Graham, D. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Human Hypertension |
| Publisher: | Springer Nature |
| ISSN: | 0950-9240 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1476-5527 |
| Published Online: | 05 November 2022 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2022 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Journal of Human Hypertension 37(8): 619-625 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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