About this Research Topic
Sex steroid hormones and their receptors have long been recognized for their significant influence on various physiological processes, including cardiovascular function. Recent research has increasingly focused on understanding the intricate roles these hormones play in the heart, particularly in the context of cardiovascular diseases. Despite the growing body of evidence, there remain substantial gaps in our understanding of how sex steroid hormones and their receptors can be effectively targeted for therapeutic purposes. Current studies have demonstrated that these hormones can influence heart health by modulating cardiac function, vascular tone, and inflammatory responses. However, the precise mechanisms through which they exert these effects, and how these pathways can be manipulated for therapeutic benefit, are still not fully understood. This underscores the need for more comprehensive investigations to unravel the complex interactions between sex steroid hormones, their receptors, and cardiovascular health.
This research topic aims to collect contributions highlighting the central role of sex steroid hormones and/or sex steroid hormone receptors in the heart, and their potential as therapeutic targets in cardiovascular disease. By focusing on recent advances, the research seeks to address critical questions such as the specific pathways through which these hormones affect cardiac function, and how these pathways can be harnessed to develop novel therapeutic strategies. The ultimate goal is to foster a deeper understanding that can inform clinical practices and public health policies, thereby improving patient outcomes in cardiovascular disease management.
To gather further insights in the role of sex steroid hormones and their receptors in cardiovascular health, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Mechanisms of action of sex steroid hormones in cardiac tissues
- Novel therapeutic approaches targeting sex steroid hormone pathways
- Interactions between sex steroid hormones and other signaling pathways in the heart
This research topic aims to collect contributions highlighting the central role of sex steroid hormones and/or sex steroid hormone receptors in the heart, and their potential as therapeutic targets in cardiovascular disease. By focusing on recent advances, the research seeks to address critical questions such as the specific pathways through which these hormones affect cardiac function, and how these pathways can be harnessed to develop novel therapeutic strategies. The ultimate goal is to foster a deeper understanding that can inform clinical practices and public health policies, thereby improving patient outcomes in cardiovascular disease management.
To gather further insights in the role of sex steroid hormones and their receptors in cardiovascular health, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Mechanisms of action of sex steroid hormones in cardiac tissues
- Novel therapeutic approaches targeting sex steroid hormone pathways
- Interactions between sex steroid hormones and other signaling pathways in the heart
Keywords: sex steroid hormones, sex steroid receptors, cardiovascular, therapy
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