MicroRNA Variation in Circulation Could Explain Sex Differences in Heart Health

Article title: Sex-specific alterations in blood-borne factors in physically inactive individuals are detrimental to endothelial cell functions

Authors: Ryan M. Sapp, Rian Q. Landers-Ramos, Daniel D. Shill, Catherine B. Springer, James M. Hagberg

From the authors: “Our data suggest alterations in circulating factors may contribute to the protective effects of habitual exercise and sex on vascular health.” 

This study is highlighted as one of October’s “best of the best” as part of the American Physiological Society’s APSselect program.