Sex differences in distribution of cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2), S100A6 and CacyBP/SIP in human ageing hearts

Abstract Background Women live about 4 years longer due to lower prevalence of cardiovascular complication with ageing. However, the mechanisms involved in the preservation of heart functionality in women have not been fully elucidated. The endocannabinoid system fulfils a significant role in the re...

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Main Authors: Żaneta Piotrowska, Michał Niezgoda, Wojciech Łebkowski, Anna Filipek, Natalia Domian, Irena Kasacka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Subjects:
CB1
CB2
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13293-018-0209-3