| Title: |
Loss of the Y Chromosome: A Review of Molecular Mechanisms, Age Inference, and Implications for Men's Health. |
| Authors: |
Gutiérrez-Hurtado, Itzae Adonai, Sánchez-Méndez, Astrid Desireé, Becerra-Loaiza, Denisse Stephania, Rangel-Villalobos, Héctor, Torres-Carrillo, Norma, Gallegos-Arreola, Martha Patricia, Aguilar-Velázquez, José Alonso |
| Source: |
International Journal of Molecular Sciences; Apr2024, Vol. 25 Issue 8, p4230, 17p |
| Subject Terms: |
MEN'S health, Y chromosome, NEURODEGENERATION |
| Abstract: |
Until a few years ago, it was believed that the gradual mosaic loss of the Y chromosome (mLOY) was a normal age-related process. However, it is now known that mLOY is associated with a wide variety of pathologies in men, such as cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and many types of cancer. Nevertheless, the mechanisms that generate mLOY in men have not been studied so far. This task is of great importance because it will allow focusing on possible methods of prophylaxis or therapy for diseases associated with mLOY. On the other hand, it would allow better understanding of mLOY as a possible marker for inferring the age of male samples in cases of human identification. Due to the above, in this work, a comprehensive review of the literature was conducted, presenting the most relevant information on the possible molecular mechanisms by which mLOY is generated, as well as its implications for men's health and its possible use as a marker to infer age. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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