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Estradiol as an antioxidant: incompatible with its physiological concentrations and function

N Santanam1, R Shern-Brewer, R McClatchey

  • 1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.

Journal of Lipid Research
|November 4, 1998
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Physiological estradiol levels do not protect low-density lipoprotein (LDL) from oxidation. However, very high estradiol levels may increase oxidation via myeloperoxidase (MPO), potentially impacting atherosclerosis.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular Science

Background:

  • Estradiol is a key hormone with potential antioxidant properties.
  • Previous research suggested estradiol inhibits low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation.
  • The role of estradiol in LDL oxidation under varying physiological conditions requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of physiological and supra-physiological estradiol concentrations on LDL oxidation.
  • To determine if estradiol influences LDL oxidation mediated by copper or peroxidases.
  • To explore the relationship between estradiol levels, LDL oxidation, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) in plasma.

Main Methods:

  • Collected LDL samples from women with varying estradiol levels (premenopausal, postmenopausal, menstrual cycle phases, IVF hyperstimulation).

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  • Oxidized LDL using copper and peroxidases (e.g., myeloperoxidase).
  • Measured LDL oxidation rates and MPO protein levels in plasma.

    • Main Results:

    • Physiological estradiol concentrations did not inhibit copper-mediated LDL oxidation.
    • LDL from women with very high estradiol levels (IVF) was resistant to copper but susceptible to peroxidase-mediated oxidation.
    • High estradiol levels correlated with increased plasma MPO protein.

    Conclusions:

    • Estradiol at physiological concentrations is unlikely to act as an antioxidant for LDL.
    • Estradiol may act as a prooxidant at supra-physiological levels by inducing MPO.
    • MPO-mediated oxidative clearance of LDL could play a role in atherosclerosis progression.