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Testosterone increases human platelet thromboxane A2 receptor density and aggregation responses

A A Ajayi1, R Mathur, P V Halushka

  • 1Department of Pharmacology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425-2251, USA.

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|June 1, 1995
PubMed
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Testosterone increases platelet thromboxane A2 (TXA2) receptors, enhancing platelet aggregation. This finding may explain the increased thrombotic risk associated with androgenic steroid use.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease incidence is higher in men than premenopausal women.
  • Testosterone is a risk factor for cardiovascular events, particularly in those abusing anabolic steroids.
  • Thromboxane A2 (TXA2) plays a role in cardiovascular disease pathogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the hypothesis that testosterone regulates human platelet TXA2 receptor expression.

Main Methods:

  • A double-blind, placebo-controlled study in 16 healthy men.
  • Testosterone cypionate or saline placebo administered twice.
  • Platelet TXA2 receptor density (Bmax) and aggregation responses measured using 125I-BOP.

Main Results:

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  • Testosterone treatment significantly increased platelet TXA2 receptor density (Bmax) by over twofold.
  • Peak effect observed at 4 weeks, with levels returning to baseline by 8 weeks.
  • Increased platelet aggregation response to TXA2 mimetic observed, correlating with plasma testosterone levels.

Conclusions:

  • Testosterone directly regulates the expression of platelet TXA2 receptors in humans.
  • This regulation may contribute to the pro-thrombotic effects of androgenic steroids.