Female biases in islet cell gene expression, alpha cell number, and glucagon are present early in postnatal life
Carling Smith, Tiffany ZY Chen, Sis Skovso, John Ching, George P Brownrigg, Janel L Kopp, Elizabeth J Rideout
This study identifies sex differences in islet cell gene expression, composition, and glucagon levels in young male and female mice, showing these differences emerge early in postnatal life.
bioRxiv · Nov 2, 2026 · PreprintPhysiology