Sexual dimorphism in pituitary neuroendocrine tumours

IF 31 1区医学 Q1 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Nature Reviews Endocrinology Pub Date : 2025-02-25 DOI:10.1038/s41574-025-01096-x

Shaojian Lin, Jun Li, Zhe Bao Wu

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Abstract

Pituitary neuroendocrine tumours (PitNETs) exhibit notable sex-related differences, particularly in prolactinomas and corticotroph tumours. Findings from the past 5 years in other cancers suggest that interactions between sex hormones and the immune system, as well as epigenetic modifications specific to sex chromosomes, could influence sex differences in tumour development.

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Nature Reviews Endocrinology 医学-内分泌学与代谢

CiteScore

42.00

自引率

0.70%

发文量

158

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Nature Reviews Endocrinology aspires to be the foremost platform for reviews and commentaries catering to the scientific communities it serves. The journal aims to publish articles characterized by authority, accessibility, and clarity, enhanced with easily understandable figures, tables, and other visual aids. The goal is to offer an unparalleled service to authors, referees, and readers, striving to maximize the usefulness and impact of each article. Nature Reviews Endocrinology publishes Research Highlights, Comments, News & Views, Reviews, Consensus Statements, and Perspectives relevant to researchers and clinicians in the fields of endocrinology and metabolism. Its broad scope ensures that the work it publishes reaches the widest possible audience.