Genomic and non-genomic effects of androgens in the cardiovascular system: clinical implications

Lucas-Herald, A. K. , Alves-Lopes, R. , Montezano, A. C., Ahmed, S. F. and Touyz, R. M. (2017) Genomic and non-genomic effects of androgens in the cardiovascular system: clinical implications. Clinical Science, 131(13), pp. 1405-1418. (doi: 10.1042/CS20170090) (PMID:28645930) (PMCID:PMC5736922)

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Abstract

The principle steroidal androgens are testosterone and its metabolite 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is converted from testosterone by the enzyme 5α-reductase. Through the classic pathway with androgens crossing the plasma membrane and binding to the androgen receptor (AR) or via mechanisms independent of the ligand-dependent transactivation function of nuclear receptors, testosterone induces genomic and non-genomic effects respectively. AR is widely distributed in several tissues, including vascular endothelial and smooth muscle cells. Androgens are essential for many developmental and physiological processes, especially in male reproductive tissues. It is now clear that androgens have multiple actions besides sex differentiation and sexual maturation and that many physiological systems are influenced by androgens, including regulation of cardiovascular function [nitric oxide (NO) release, Ca2+ mobilization, vascular apoptosis, hypertrophy, calcification, senescence and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation]. This review focuses on evidence indicating that interplay between genomic and non-genomic actions of testosterone may influence cardiovascular function.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Alves Moreira Lopes, Dr Rheure and Montezano, Dr Augusto and Lucas-Herald, Dr Angela and Touyz, Professor Rhian and Ahmed, Professor Syed Faisal
Authors: Lucas-Herald, A. K., Alves-Lopes, R., Montezano, A. C., Ahmed, S. F., and Touyz, R. M.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:Clinical Science
Publisher:Portland Press
ISSN:0143-5221
ISSN (Online):1470-8736
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 The Authors
First Published:First published in Clinical Science 131(13):1405-1418
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
617771BHF centre of excellenceRhian TouyzBritish Heart Foundation (BHF)RE/13/5/30177RI CARDIOVASCULAR & MEDICAL SCIENCES
607381Vascular Noxs as therapeutic targets and biomarkers in hypertensionRhian TouyzBritish Heart Foundation (BHF)CH/12/4/29762RI CARDIOVASCULAR & MEDICAL SCIENCES