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Vascular Pathways of Testosterone: Clinical Implications

Margarida Lorigo1, Melissa Mariana1, Nelson Oliveira2

  • 1CICS-UBI - Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, University of Beira Interior, 6200-506, Covilhã, Portugal.

Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research
|December 11, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Testosterone (T) improves cardiovascular health by promoting vasodilation and mitigating risk factors like obesity and hypertension. Low T levels correlate with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a major global health concern.
  • Testosterone (T) plays a crucial role in male health, influencing cardiovascular risk factors.
  • T exerts beneficial vascular effects, primarily through vasodilation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the molecular mechanisms underlying testosterone's vasodilator effects.
  • To examine the association between testosterone levels and major CVD risk factors.
  • To discuss the clinical implications of testosterone in cardiovascular health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on testosterone and the vascular system.
  • Analysis of molecular pathways involved in testosterone's vascular actions.
  • Examination of epidemiological data linking testosterone levels to CVD prevalence and risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Testosterone induces vasodilation through various genomic and non-genomic pathways.
  • Low testosterone levels are correlated with increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, dyslipidaemia, and hypertension.
  • Evidence suggests a protective role for testosterone in the cardiovascular system.

Conclusions:

  • Testosterone has significant beneficial effects on cardiovascular health.
  • Testosterone replacement therapy may represent a future therapeutic strategy for specific cardiovascular conditions.
  • Understanding T's vascular mechanisms is key to its clinical application in CVD management.
Keywords:
AndrogensAtherosclerosisBlood pressureCardiovascular diseasesDiabetes mellitusDyslipidaemiaMetabolic syndromeObesityRisk factorsVasorelaxation

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