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ReviewJournal of neuroscience research2017

Genetic and epigenetic factors underlying sex differences in the regulation of gene expression in the brain.

Vikram S Ratnu, Michael R Emami, Timothy W Bredy

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Review in Journal of neuroscience research, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 76 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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76 citing papers in PubMed.

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  17. Do Sex and Gender Have Separate Identities?Archives of sexual behavior · 2024
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Vikram S RatnuQueensland Brain Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Michael R EmamiDepartment of Neurobiology and Behavior, University of California, Irvine, California.
Timothy W BredyQueensland Brain Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Funding

DNA BASE MODIFICATIONS IN NEURAL PLASTICITY AND NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERSR01MH105398 · NIMH · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE · PI WOOD, MARCELO ANDRES · 2014 to 2016
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NIMH NIH HHS R01 MH105398
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

There are inherent biological differences between males and females that contribute to sex differences in brain function and to many sex-specific illnesses and disorders. Traditionally, it has been thought that such differences are due largely to hormonal regulation; however, there are also genetic and epigenetic effects caused by the inheritance and unequal dosage of genes located on the X and Y chromosomes. Here we discuss the evidence in favor of a genetic and epigenetic basis for sexually dimorphic behavior, as a consequence of underlying differences in the regulation of genes that drive brain function. A better understanding of sex-specific molecular processes in the brain will provide further insight for the development of novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders characterized by sex differences. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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EpigenomicsSex CharacteristicsAnimalsBrainGene Expression RegulationHumansSex Chromosomesepigeneticsregulation of gene expressionsexually dimorphic behavior

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PMID27870402
PMCPMC5120607

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