The molecular basis of penile erection.
Over the past two decades our understanding of the physiology and the various mediators involved in the pathway of penile erection has greatly increased. This has enabled us to develop effective pharmacological treatments for ED.
Khan
M A
MA
Department of Urology, Royal Free and University College Medical School (University College London), Royal Free Campus and Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, London, UK.
Morgan
R J
RJ
Mikhailidis
D P
DP
D000818:Animals; D016232:Endothelins / Q000378:metabolism; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000378:metabolism; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000378:metabolism; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000502:physiology; D011453:Prostaglandins / Q000378:metabolism
D016232:Endothelins; D011453:Prostaglandins; D009569:Nitric Oxide