[Central and peripheral neuromodulation of ejaculation. An updating contribution].
Some recent results of both experimental and clinical researches have brought to the attention the role of new neurotransmitters and neuroreceptors involved in the process of seminal ejaculation. In the central neurochemical system (neurotransmitters and neurohormones), besides the known monoamines, several aminoacids, peptides, steroids, kinins, PGs--some of which produced by the glia--have been recently evidenced. Among the peripheral receptors, besides the muscarinic and adrenergic ones, some neuropeptidic (VIP, Neuropeptide Y, endogenous opioids, etc.) take part in the effectorial process of ejaculation. Many pharmacological agents may interfere with the ejaculation, at both central and peripheral levels.
Cattedra e Scuola di Specializzazione di Urologia, Università degli Studi di Parma.
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D004542:Ejaculation / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000502:physiology*; D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface / Q000502:physiology
D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface
Neuromodulazione centrale e periferica dell'eiaculazione. Contributo d'aggiornamento.