Altered X-chromosome inactivation predisposes to autoimmunity
In mammals, males and females show marked differences in immune responses. Males are globally more sensitive to infectious diseases, while females are more susceptible to systemic autoimmunity. X-chromosome inactivation (XCI), the epigenetic mechanism ensuring the silencing of one X in females, may...
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Published in | Science advances Vol. 10; no. 18; p. eadn6537 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
03.05.2024
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