Effects of Natriuretic Peptides on Intracavernous Pressure and Blood Pressure in Conscious Rats

These findings show that in rats, erectile responses can be initiated by ANP, BNP, and less effectively, by CNP. ANP and BNP have a high affinity for the natriuretic peptide receptor‐A, suggesting that this receptor is involved in the responses. Aizawa N, Ishizuka O, Ogawa T, Mizusawa H, Igawa Y, Nishizawa O, and Andersson K‐E. Effects of natriuretic peptides on intracavernous pressure and blood pressure in conscious rats. J Sex Med 2008;5:2312-2317.