Androgens and Hypertension : Role in Both Males and Females

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Potential mechanisms by which androgens could
increase BP. Androgens could upregulate cytochrome P450 4A
-hydroxylases, which would increase 20-HETE levels. 20-HETE
would activate NF-
B, which would activate NADPH oxidase to
increase production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and
decrease NO bioavailability. The reduction in NO would increase
renal vasoconstriction, leading to hypertension



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