A Review of Sex Differences: Glycobiology and Immunology
Loading...
Date
Author(s)
Citation for Previous Publication
Link to Related Item
Abstract
Description
The biological differences between males and females are significant yet too
often overlooked. In research and clinical studies, sex differences are often not
taken into consideration. However, glycobiology and immunology are starting to
shift. Recent studies in glycobiology show that male and female glycans are
different; this causes differences in the immune system. These differences are
affecting the quality of treatment received by females. Because research uses
primarily male patients, the effectiveness of treatments on females is unknown
and potentially dangerous. Therefore, we need better research on sex
differences in biology.
In this presentation I will be summarizing:
⬢ How glycans affect the innate and adaptive immune systems
⬢ Why it is important to study the differences between the male and female
immune systems through general diagnostic and treatment related
examples
⬢ How research should move forward in specifically looking at males and
females in research and clinical studies
Item Type
http://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6670
Alternative
Other License Text / Link
Language
en