Up-regulation of nitric oxide synthase by estradiol in human aorticendothelial cells |
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Authors: | Keiichi Hishikawa Toshio Nakaki Takeshi Marumo Hiromichi Suzuki Ryuichi Kato Takao Saruta |
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Abstract: | We have examined the effects of sex hormones on calcium-dependent NO production and protein levels of NO synthase in cultured human aortic endothelial cells, which were treated with various doses of 17β-estradiol and testosterone for 8–48 h. Treatment with 17β-estradiol enhanced calcium-dependent NO production, but testosterone had exerted no effect. Western blot using monoclonal anti-human endothelial NO synthase antibody clarified that increased NO production by 17β-estradiol treatment was accompanied by increased NO synthase protein. Our results provide evidence that human endothelial NO synthase can be regulated by estrogens. |
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Keywords: | Nitric oxide Human endothelial cell Estrogen NO synthase Testosterone Atherosclerosis |
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