Sex Differences in Lung Immunity
Franz Puttur, Clare M. Lloyd

TL;DR
The paper discusses how biological sex influences lung immunity and disease susceptibility, emphasizing the need to consider sex in immunological research.
Contribution
The paper highlights the importance of sex as a biological variable in lung immunology and suggests implications for sex-specific therapies.
Findings
Sex differences in immune responses are evident in lung immunity and disease susceptibility.
Environmental factors, genetics, and sex hormones collectively influence lung immune responses.
Considering sex in research can lead to better understanding and treatment of lung diseases.
Abstract
Biological sex has a significant impact on how the immune system develops and responds to foreign and self‐antigens. Sex differences exist in innate and adaptive immune cells, both at homeostasis and in the context of infection and inflammatory diseases such as asthma, cancer, and autoimmune disorders. Women generate stronger immune responses and are more susceptible to developing autoimmune conditions, while males are more prone to acute viral infections and developing certain cancers. Some immunological differences persist throughout life, while others emerge only after puberty and before reproductive senescence. Additionally, environmental exposures can affect the influence of biological sex in regulating immune function. This is particularly pertinent at mucosal surfaces such as the lungs, where lung immune defenses are constantly exposed to foreign material during respiration.…
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Taxonomy
TopicsAsthma and respiratory diseases · IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways · Sex and Gender in Healthcare
