The Role of Sex Hormones in Degenerative Disc Disease.
Tara ShelbyEmily S MillsAndy TonJeffrey C WangRaymond J HahSheeraz A QureshiRam K AlluriPublished in: Global spine journal (2023)
Regulation of sex hormones, namely estrogen and testosterone, significantly impacts the structural integrity and function of IVDs. Uncovering underlying interactions driving these regulatory processes can facilitate development of novel, clinical therapies to treat DDD.