ORIGINAL RESEARCH-BASIC SCIENCE: Study of Interstitial Cells in the Penis: Human Study

Interstitial cells have been identified in the CC. They are similar to the ICC and may be responsible for initiating the slow waves recorded from the smooth muscle cells and for controlling their activity. We assume that a deficiency or absence of these cells may affect the erectile function of the patient. Further studies are needed to explore the role of these cells in erection. Shafik A. Study of interstitial cells in the penis: Human study. J Sex Med 2007;4:66-71.