The Role of Sex in the Effects of Smoking and Nicotine in Cardiovascular Function, Atherosclerosis, and Inflammation
G. Salazar, A. M. Centner, A. E. Cullen, L. Khalili, V. Ukhanov, S. Hill, R. Deitado, H. S. Hwang, T. Azeez, J. D. La Favor, O. Laitano, M. S. Parvatiyar
This study investigates sex-specific effects of cigarette smoke and nicotine on cardiovascular function, atherosclerosis, and inflammation in mice, finding sex differences in lipid profiles, plaque composition, and inflammatory markers.
bioRxiv · Feb 13, 2024Cell Biology