Retinoic acid exerts sexually dimorphic effects over muscle energy metabolism and function
Y. Zhao, M. Vuckovic, H. S. Yoo, N. Fox, A. Rodriguez, K. McKessy, J. L. Napoli
This study shows that reduced retinoic acid (RA) in male mice impairs muscle metabolism and function, while female mice show improved metabolic outcomes due to estrogen-induced compensatory mechanisms.
bioRxiv · Jun 4, 2021Biochemistry