Sex Differences in Transplantation

Sex plays a role in the incidence and progression of a wide variety of diseases and conditions related to transplantation. Additionally, a growing body of clinical and experimental evidence suggests that sex can impact the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of several commonly used immunosuppressive and anti-infective drugs in transplant recipients. A better understanding of these sex differences will facilitate advances in individualizing treatment for patients and improve outcomes of solid organ transplantation.

Source: Transplantation Reviews - February 16, 2017 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Jeremiah D. Momper, Michael L. Misel, Dianne B. McKay Source Type: research