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  • Biochemistry
  • Urology
  • Oxidative Stress Research

Background:

  • Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition with multifactorial causes.
  • Oxidative stress is increasingly recognized as a contributing factor in ED.
  • Thiol/disulphide homeostasis is a potential marker for oxidative stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate thiol/disulphide homeostasis as a novel oxidative stress marker in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED).
  • To compare thiol/disulphide levels between patients with and without ED.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 55 male patients aged 40-57 were divided into two groups based on International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) scores.
  • Plasma levels of native thiol, total thiol, and disulphide were measured using a novel automated method.
  • Hormone levels, lipid profiles, and HbA1c were also evaluated.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences were observed in age, BMI, total testosterone, HbA1c, triglyceride, atherogenic index (AIP), or total cholesterol between groups.
  • A weak correlation was found between IIEF-5 scores and native thiol levels.
  • Although not statistically significant, patients with ED showed lower native and total thiol levels and higher disulphide levels compared to controls.

Conclusions:

  • Thiol/disulphide homeostasis does not appear to be a singular factor in ED pathophysiology.
  • However, altered thiol/disulphide balance may contribute to the oxidative stress associated with ED.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise role of thiol/disulphide homeostasis in ED.