Targeting senescence improves angiogenic potential of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells in patients with preeclampsia
In this article, which is part of the Hypertension, preeclampsia, renal and cardiovascular disease in pregnancy series, the authors postulate that senescence of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), multipotent cells with pro-angiogenic activities, is one of the mechanisms by which systemic inflammation exerts inhibitory effects on angiogenesis in preeclampsia.
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Aims and scope
Biology of Sex Differences considers manuscripts on all aspects of the effects of sex on biology and disease. Sex has profound effects on physiology and the susceptibility to disease. The function of cells and organs depends on their sex, determined by the interplay among the genome and biological and social environments. The study of sex differences is a discipline in itself, with its own concepts and methods that apply across tissues.
Biology of Sex Differences is the official journal of the Organization for the Study of Sex Differences, and a publication of the Society for Women's Health Research.
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Role for ovarian hormones in purinoceptor-dependent natriuresis
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Association between fetal sex and maternal plasma microRNA responses to prenatal alcohol exposure: evidence from a birth outcome-stratified cohort
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Mechanisms of sex hormones in autoimmunity: focus on EAE
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Sex differences in brain atrophy in multiple sclerosis
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Sex & vision I: Spatio-temporal resolution
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Sex differences in fetal growth and immediate birth outcomes in a low-risk Caucasian population
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Sex and vision II: color appearance of monochromatic lights
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Sex differences in primary hypertension
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Genetic-gonadal-genitals sex (3G-sex) and the misconception of brain and gender, or, why 3G-males and 3G-females have intersex brain and intersex gender
Upcoming Collections
Sex differences in response to androgens: physiological and pathophysiological
Guest Editor: Licy Yanes Cardozo
Hypertension, preeclampsia, renal and cardiovascular disease in pregnancy
Guest Editor: Vesna Garovic
2019
Sex Differences in Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, and the Microbiome
Guest Editor: Kate Denton
Calls for Papers
Below are all the current thematic series open for submissions at the journal.
Consequences of COVID-19 in Pregnancy and offspring
The Editor and Associate Editors welcome all submissions, original articles or reviews, in animal models or humans in which the consequences of COVID-19 during pregnancy on the mother or in the offspring are described and potential mechanisms are tested.
Sex Differences in Infectious Diseases
The Editor and Associate Editors welcome all submissions, original articles or reviews, in animal models or humans in which sex differences in infectious diseases such as COVID-19 are described and potential mechanisms are tested. All manuscripts will undergo expedited (7 days) peer review, and will be available online on the journal's website.
Mechanisms Responsible for Sex Differences in Stroke
Men are at greater risk of mortality from stroke. Although, the presence of hypertension, obesity and metabolic syndrome, and diabetes are some of the risk factors for stroke, why women should be protected is not clear.
The Editor and Associate Editors welcome all submissions, original articles or reviews, in animal models or humans in which potential mechanisms are studied.
Sex Differences in Mitochondrial Function in Physiology and Pathophysiology
The role of the mitochondria in mediating hypertension, obesity and heart disease is becoming more apparent. The Editor and Associate Editors welcome all submissions, original articles or reviews, in animal models or humans in which sex differences in mitochondrial function and dysfunction are studied, and mechanisms are tested.
Sex Differences in Response to Androgens: Physiological and Pathophysiological
Guest Editor: Licy Yanes Cardozo, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Hypertension, preeclampsia, renal and cardiovascular disease in pregnancy
Authors may ask about the suitability of a manuscript for inclusion in any of the above series by submitting a pre-submission enquiry. These should be sent to our Editorial Office by using the Contact Us link on the Submission site.
Read our Submission Guidelines.
Submit an article to a series.
Message from the OSSD President
Rhonda Voskuhl, M.D., President of OSSD
Rhonda Voskuhl M.D. is the current President of the OSSD. She holds the Jack H. Skirball Chair and is a Professor in the Department of Neurology and the Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
The Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) is an international research society focused on the study of sex as a biologic variable in health and disease. Our members have tremendous expertise in a vast array of disciplines within science and medicine, linked by the common theme of the study of sex differences. Our annual meeting brings together these investigators to share mechanistic insights underlying sex differences to promote thinking outside the box of each specific discipline. OSSD also does advocacy and education regarding the importance of understanding sex differences that can translate into novel treatments optimally tailored for each sex for the benefit of both women and men. The Biology of Sex Differences is the official journal of the OSSD and a partner in this shared mission.
Submit a Topic
Do you have an idea for a thematic series? Submit your suggestion here.
Editors
Editor-in-Chief
Jane Reckelhoff, University of Mississippi Medical Center, USA
Associate Editors
Barbara Alexander, University of Mississippi Medical Center, USA
Rebecca Cunningham, University of North Texas, USA
Kate Denton, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Australia
Vesna Garovic, Mayo Clinic Rochester, USA
Georgios Kararigas, Charité University, Germany
Founding Editor
Arthur P Arnold, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Announcement
As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.
Message from the OSSD President
Rhonda Voskuhl, M.D., President of OSSD
Rhonda Voskuhl M.D. is the current President of the OSSD. She holds the Jack H. Skirball Chair and is a Professor in the Department of Neurology and the Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
The Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) is an international research society focused on the study of sex as a biologic variable in health and disease. Our members have tremendous expertise in a vast array of disciplines within science and medicine, linked by the common theme of the study of sex differences. Our annual meeting brings together these investigators to share mechanistic insights underlying sex differences to promote thinking outside the box of each specific discipline. OSSD also does advocacy and education regarding the importance of understanding sex differences that can translate into novel treatments optimally tailored for each sex for the benefit of both women and men. The Biology of Sex Differences is the official journal of the OSSD and a partner in this shared mission.
New special collection now publishing
Our special series on the topic of sex differences in obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and the microbiome is now publishing. Read the collection of review and research articles here.
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