Plasma Chitotriosidase Activity and Arteriogenic Erectile Dysfunction: Association with the Presence, Severity, and Duration

The Journal of Sexual Medicine
M R Safarinejad, Shiva Safarinejad

Abstract

Introduction. Plasma chitotriosidase (ChT) activity is associated with the presence of atherosclerosis and is a new cardiovascular risk marker. Although available evidence supports its role in atherogenesis, there is a lack of an obvious correlation between plasma ChT activity and erectile dysfunction (ED). Aim. Our aim was to investigate the association of the level of serum ChT activity with ED. Main Outcome Measures. Erectile function was assessed using Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM). Serum fasting lipid profile (plasma total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides); sex hormones (luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, prolactin, total testosterone, and estradiol); and thyroid-stimulating hormone were measured. Plasma ChT activity, as well as K(m), V(max), optimum pH, and heat stability of the ChT were also assessed. Penile duplex ultrasound examination before and after intracavernous injection of 20 microg prostaglandin E1 (PGE(1)), pudendal nerve conduction tests and sensory-evoked potential studies were done to identify patients with arteriogenic ED. Intima-media thickness (IMT) and plaque formation of common carotid artery were determin...Continue Reading

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