Abstract
Background: Estrogen supplementation enhances voluntary alcohol consumption in ovariectomized rodents. The effects of the enhanced alcohol consumption on post-infarct myocardial repair are unknown. Results: Ethanol-mediated suppression of endothelial progenitor cells produces diminished post-ischemic left ventricular function. Conclusion: Estrogen-induced increases in alcohol consumption negatively compete with the cardioprotective effects of estrogen. Significance: Alcohol consumption during estrogen replacement therapy must be observed closely.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 18022-18034 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 288 |
Issue number | 25 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 21 2013 |
Funding
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology