ea0063gp69 | Reproductive Axis | ECE2019
Cangiano Biagio
, Adorni Maria Pia
, Zimetti Francesca
, Vezzoli Valeria
, Bernini Franco
, Caruso Donatella
, Corsini Alberto
, Sirtori Cesare R.
, Cariboni Anna
, Ruscica Massimiliano
, Bonomi Marco
Background: Male hypogonadism is known to be associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular (CV) events, although the underlying biochemical mechanisms are so far not fully understood. The clinical condition characterized by low levels of testosterone offers a unique model to unravel the possible role of lipoprotein-associated abnormalities in CV risk. In particular, the assessment of the functional capacities of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) may provide novel insi...