Metabolite differences may call for gender-specific drug therapies, German researchers say
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Lead authors Thomas Illig and Kirstin Mittelstrass found that a total of 101 out of 131 metabolites studied revealed differences depending on the gender of the individual. More than 3,000 volunteers took part in the study.
"In terms of molecular profiles, men and women have to be assigned to two completely different categories," the scientists stated. "That means that we also need gender-specific approaches to the treatment of diseases."
They compared genetic data to metabolic profiles to come to their conclusions, and explained that these findings provide insight into the causes and progression of many different diseases and conditions.
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