[Progress in the studies of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide].
Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) is a potent vasodilator and smooth muscle relaxant, and also fulfils several of the criteria for a neurotransmitter mediating penile erection. VIP donor and gene transfer of VIP are a potentially promising and physiologically relevant strategies for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Shen
Zhou-jun
ZJ
Department of Urology, the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China. shenzj@mail.hz.zj.cn
D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D004285:Dogs; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000628:therapy; D018014:Gene Transfer Techniques; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000502:physiology*; D051381:Rats; D014660:Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*
D014660:Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide