Influence of Sex on Sleep Regulatory Mechanisms
Paul KN, Turek FW, Kryger MH. Influence of Sex on Sleep Regulatory Mechanisms. Journal Of Women's Health 2008, 17: 1201-1208. PMID: 18710368, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2008.0841.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCircadian RhythmFemaleGonadal HormonesHomeostasisHumansMaleSex FactorsSleepWakefulnessConceptsSleep regulatory mechanismsRodent studiesSleep-wake disordersReproductive hormonesExtended wakefulnessHomeostatic sleep regulatory mechanismsSleep consolidationSleep-wake amountsActivational influencesBiological sexRapid eye movement (REM) sleepSleep-wake architectureSleep amountSleep-wake cycleEffects of sexFemale reproductive hormonesSleepEye movement sleepSleep-wake statesInfluence of sexSleep disordersSleep statesPositive impactWakefulnessNeonatal exposure