Mechanisms and consequences of sex differences in immune responses

Nature Reviews Nephrology, Published online: 22 November 2023; doi:10.1038/s41581-023-00787-wSex differences in immune cell function and immune responses affect the development and outcome of diverse diseases. Here, the authors review current understanding of sex differences in immunity. They describe the key mechanisms that mediate sex differences in immune responses and discuss the functional relevance of such differences for immune-related diseases.
Source: Nature Reviews Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research