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Enhanced contractility of rabbit corpus cavernosum smooth muscle by oxidized low density lipoproteins. 1999

T Y Ahn, and D Gómez-Coronado, and V Martínez, and P Cuevas, and I Goldstein, and I Sáenz de Tejada
Department of Urology, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts, USA.

We have investigated the effect of oxidatively-modified low density lipoproteins (ox-LDL) on the contractility of rabbit trabecular smooth muscle. Low density lipoproteins (LDL) were isolated from fresh human plasma pooled from multiple donors and oxidized by exposure to copper. Corpus cavernosum strips from New Zealand White rabbits were studied in organ chambers for isometric tension measurement. Corporeal strips in which moderate tone was induced by phenylephrine, contracted when exposed to ox-LDL, but not when exposed to either native LDL (nLDL) or LDL protected from oxidation by butylated hydroxytoleune (BHT-LDL). Removal of the endothelium, or treatment of the corporeal strips with N(omega)-nitro-L-arginine (nitric oxide synthase inhibitor), methylene blue of LY83583 (guanylate cyclase inhibitors/superoxide producing agents), did not prevent ox-LDL-induced contraction. ox-LDL, dose-dependently, enhanced the contractile response of corporeal strips to low and moderate concentrations by phenylephrine. nLDL had no significant effect on phenylephrine-induced contraction of corporeal strips. ox-LDL, nLDL or BHT-LDL had no effect on relaxation induced by the endothelium-dependent dilator, acetylcholine, or the nitric oxide donor, nitroprusside. In conclusion, this present study demonstrates significant pro-contractile effects of ox-LDL on corporeal smooth muscle, this effect is independent of the endothelium or the nitric oxide/cGMP pathway. The pro-contractile effect of ox-LDL may interfere with penile smooth muscle relaxation, necessary for the initiation and maintenance of penile erection.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008077 Lipoproteins, LDL A class of lipoproteins of small size (18-25 nm) and light (1.019-1.063 g/ml) particles with a core composed mainly of CHOLESTEROL ESTERS and smaller amounts of TRIGLYCERIDES. The surface monolayer consists mostly of PHOSPHOLIPIDS, a single copy of APOLIPOPROTEIN B-100, and free cholesterol molecules. The main LDL function is to transport cholesterol and cholesterol esters to extrahepatic tissues. Low-Density Lipoprotein,Low-Density Lipoproteins,beta-Lipoprotein,beta-Lipoproteins,LDL(1),LDL(2),LDL-1,LDL-2,LDL1,LDL2,Low-Density Lipoprotein 1,Low-Density Lipoprotein 2,LDL Lipoproteins,Lipoprotein, Low-Density,Lipoproteins, Low-Density,Low Density Lipoprotein,Low Density Lipoprotein 1,Low Density Lipoprotein 2,Low Density Lipoproteins,beta Lipoprotein,beta Lipoproteins
D008297 Male Males
D009119 Muscle Contraction A process leading to shortening and/or development of tension in muscle tissue. Muscle contraction occurs by a sliding filament mechanism whereby actin filaments slide inward among the myosin filaments. Inotropism,Muscular Contraction,Contraction, Muscle,Contraction, Muscular,Contractions, Muscle,Contractions, Muscular,Inotropisms,Muscle Contractions,Muscular Contractions
D009130 Muscle, Smooth Unstriated and unstriped muscle, one of the muscles of the internal organs, blood vessels, hair follicles, etc. Contractile elements are elongated, usually spindle-shaped cells with centrally located nuclei. Smooth muscle fibers are bound together into sheets or bundles by reticular fibers and frequently elastic nets are also abundant. (From Stedman, 25th ed) Muscle, Involuntary,Smooth Muscle,Involuntary Muscle,Involuntary Muscles,Muscles, Involuntary,Muscles, Smooth,Smooth Muscles
D010413 Penis The external reproductive organ of males. It is composed of a mass of erectile tissue enclosed in three cylindrical fibrous compartments. Two of the three compartments, the corpus cavernosa, are placed side-by-side along the upper part of the organ. The third compartment below, the corpus spongiosum, houses the urethra. Glans Penis,Penis, Glans
D010656 Phenylephrine An alpha-1 adrenergic agonist used as a mydriatic, nasal decongestant, and cardiotonic agent. (R)-3-Hydroxy-alpha-((methylamino)methyl)benzenemethanol,Metaoxedrin,Metasympatol,Mezaton,Neo-Synephrine,Neosynephrine,Phenylephrine Hydrochloride,Phenylephrine Tannate,Neo Synephrine,Tannate, Phenylephrine
D011188 Potassium An element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.
D011817 Rabbits A burrowing plant-eating mammal with hind limbs that are longer than its fore limbs. It belongs to the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, and in contrast to hares, possesses 22 instead of 24 pairs of chromosomes. Belgian Hare,New Zealand Rabbit,New Zealand Rabbits,New Zealand White Rabbit,Rabbit,Rabbit, Domestic,Chinchilla Rabbits,NZW Rabbits,New Zealand White Rabbits,Oryctolagus cuniculus,Chinchilla Rabbit,Domestic Rabbit,Domestic Rabbits,Hare, Belgian,NZW Rabbit,Rabbit, Chinchilla,Rabbit, NZW,Rabbit, New Zealand,Rabbits, Chinchilla,Rabbits, Domestic,Rabbits, NZW,Rabbits, New Zealand,Zealand Rabbit, New,Zealand Rabbits, New,cuniculus, Oryctolagus
D002084 Butylated Hydroxytoluene A di-tert-butyl PHENOL with antioxidant properties. Butylhydroxytoluene,2,6-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol,2,6-Di-t-butyl-4-methylphenol,2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol,2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol,4-Methyl-2,6-ditertbutylphenol,BHT,Di-tert-butyl-methylphenol,Dibunol,Ionol,Ionol (BHT),2,6 Di t butyl 4 methylphenol,2,6 Di tert butyl 4 methylphenol,2,6 Di tert butyl p cresol,4 Methyl 2,6 ditertbutylphenol,Di tert butyl methylphenol,Hydroxytoluene, Butylated
D003300 Copper A heavy metal trace element with the atomic symbol Cu, atomic number 29, and atomic weight 63.55. Copper-63,Copper 63

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