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SEX HORMONES AND ARTHRITIS IN A LONG-LIVED ANIMAL MODEL, THE ELEPHANT
Arthritis affects women more so than men, particularly after menopause. Sex hormones may play a role in arthritis development, yet this is still unclear. Elephants have a similar lifespan to humans and develop arthritis and joint issues (musculoskeletal impairments (MI)), but do not undergo menopaus...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2019
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6844713/ http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.3370 |