Sex differences in autoimmune disease

@article{Whitacre2001SexDI,
  title={Sex differences in autoimmune disease},
  author={Caroline C. Whitacre},
  journal={Nature Immunology},
  year={2001},
  volume={2},
  pages={777-780}
}
  • C. Whitacre
  • Published 1 September 2001
  • Biology, Medicine, Psychology
  • Nature Immunology
Autoimmune diseases are more prevalent in women than men. A new interest in understanding the biology of this difference as well as funding opportunities have focused attention on research priorities in sex differences. 
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