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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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Autores principales: Chusyd, Daniella E, Brown, Janine, Nagy, Tim R, Griffin, Timothy, Kraus, Virginia, Huebner, Janet, Allison, David, Austad, Steven N
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 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