Y Chromosome, Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease: Is Inflammation the Answer?

Autor: Shanzana I. Khan, Karen L. Andrews, Garry L. Jennings, Amanda K. Sampson, Jaye P. F. Chin-Dusting
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 20, Iss 12, p 2892 (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1422-0067
DOI: 10.3390/ijms20122892
Popis: It is now becomingly increasingly evident that the functions of the mammalian Y chromosome are not circumscribed to the induction of male sex. While animal studies have shown variations in the Y are strongly accountable for blood pressure (BP), this is yet to be confirmed in humans. We have recently shown modulation of adaptive immunity to be a significant mechanism underpinning Y-chromosome-dependent differences in BP in consomic strains. This is paralleled by studies in man showing Y chromosome haplogroup is a significant predictor for coronary artery disease through influencing pathways of immunity. Furthermore, recent studies in mice and humans have shown that Y chromosome lineage determines susceptibility to autoimmune disease. Here we review the evidence in animals and humans that Y chromosome lineage influences hypertension and cardiovascular disease risk, with a novel focus on pathways of immunity as a significant pathway involved.
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