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ArticleBiomolecules2026

NOX2-Driven Oxidative Stress and Endothelial Dysfunction in Male Elite Adolescent Soccer Players.

Chiara Fossati, Federica Armeli, Alessandra D'Amico, Giacomo Frati, Giovanni Enrico Casciaro, Elena Cavarretta, Vittoria Testa, Alessio Borrelli, Luigi Sciarra, Chiara Lodoli and 9 more

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Chiara FossatiDepartment of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", 00135 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2870-7185
Federica ArmeliDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, 04100 Latina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4981-3374
Alessandra D'AmicoDepartment of Health and Life Sciences, European University of Rome, 00163 Rome, Italy.
Giacomo FratiDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, 04100 Latina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2703-3761
Giovanni Enrico CasciaroDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, 04100 Latina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9464-5461
Elena CavarrettaDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, 04100 Latina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0221-6000
Vittoria TestaCorso di Laurea di I Livello in Infermieristica, Sapienza University of Rome Polo Pontino-Sede di Terracina, 04019 Terracina, Italy.
Alessio BorrelliDepartment of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6698-7181
Luigi SciarraDepartment of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9669-1330
Chiara LodoliDepartment of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences-Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Rome, Italy.
Marco ZagarellaFaculty of Medicine and Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, 04100 Latina, Italy.
Beatrice Oana PaunFaculty of Medicine and Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, 04100 Latina, Italy.
Vittorio PicchioDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, 04100 Latina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1591-5118
Antonio GianfeliciDepartment of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", 00135 Rome, Italy.
Fabio PigozziDepartment of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome "Foro Italico", 00135 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5808-9405
Stefano CorradoDepartment of Human Sciences, Society and Health, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, 03043 Cassino, Italy.
Fabrizio PerroniDepartment of Biomolecular Sciences, Section of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2094-4351
Cristina NocellaIstituto Pasteur Italia-Fondazione Cenci Bolognetti, 00161 Roma, Italy.
Roberto CarnevaleDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, 04100 Latina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6216-9595

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Abstract

backgroundIntense physical exercise induces oxidative stress and inflammation in adult professional athletes, but data on adolescent elite athletes remain limited.

methodsTwenty-four elite adolescent soccer players were recruited and evaluated three times: pre-season baseline (T0), after one month of pre-season training (T1), and at the end of the first half of the competitive season (T2, approximately 4 months after T0). Saliva samples were collected as non-invasive surrogate indicators reflecting oxidative stress- and endothelial-related signaling. In vitro studies were performed on endothelial cells exposed to H

resultsAthletes showed a significant increase in salivary oxidative stress markers (NOX2 levels and H

conclusionsOur findings indicate that adolescent elite athletes experience significant salivary oxidative stress- and endothelial-related alterations, potentially reflecting cardiovascular stress. These results underscore the importance of cardiovascular monitoring and the potential benefits of antioxidant strategies, even in young athletes participating in high-intensity sports.

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AthletesEndothelial CellsNADPH Oxidase 2Oxidative StressSoccerAdolescentBiomarkersEndothelin-1Endothelium, VascularHumansHydrogen PeroxideMaleNitric Oxide Synthase Type IIISalivaBiomarkersCYBB protein, humanEndothelin-1Hydrogen PeroxideNADPH Oxidase 2Nitric Oxide Synthase Type IIIadolescent elite athletesendothelial impairmentNOX2oxidative stresssalivary biomarkers

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PMID42793133
PMCPMC13604306

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