Review Article

Sex Differences in Energy Metabolism Need to Be Considered with Lifestyle Modifications in Humans

Table 2

Expression of sex hormone receptors in adipose tissues. Adapted from Mayes, 2004 [26].

ReceptorVisceral fatSubcutaneous fat
FemaleMaleFemaleMale

OR-α+++++
OR-β++++++++
PR-A+
PR-B+++
AR++++++

OR oestrogen receptor; PR progesterone receptor; AR androgen receptor.