Aromatase enzyme: Paving the way for exploring aromatization for cardio-renal protection - 11/11/23
Abstract |
Documented male-female differences in the risk of cardiovascular and chronic kidney diseases have been largely attributed to estrogens. The cardiovascular and renal protective effects of estrogens are mediated via the activation of estrogen receptors (ERα and ERβ) and G protein-coupled estrogen receptor, and involve interactions with the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Aromatase, also called estrogen synthase, is a cytochrome P-450 enzyme that plays a pivotal role in the conversion of androgens into estrogens. Estrogens are biosynthesized in gonadal and extra-gonadal sites by the action of aromatase. Evidence suggests that aromatase inhibitors, which are used to treat high estrogen–related pathologies, are associated with the development of cardiovascular events. We review the potential role of aromatization in providing cardio-renal protection and highlight several meta-analysis studies on cardiovascular events associated with aromatase inhibitors. Overall, we present the potential of aromatase enzyme as a fundamental contributor to cardio-renal protection.
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Highlights |
• | Aromatase, the key enzyme in estrogen biosynthesis, is expressed in gonadal and extra-gonadal sites. |
• | Evidence points to cardiorenal protective effects of estrogen. |
• | Associations between the clinical use of aromatase inhibitors and cardiovascular risk have been documented. |
• | Future work on the role of aromatization in cardiorenal protection is warranted. |
Keywords : Cardiovascular, Kidney, Estrogen synthase, Aromatase inhibitors, Meta-analysis
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Vol 168
Article 115832- décembre 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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