Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2012851 | Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior | 2014 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
In recent years, research on penile erection has increasingly been centered on the molecular mechanisms involved. Major progress has been made in the field and at present a whole number of neurotransmitters, chemical effectors, growth factors, second-messenger molecules, ions, intercellular proteins, and hormones have been characterized as components of the complex process of erection. This knowledge has led to the discovery of several new therapeutic targets and multiple medical approaches for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). This review focuses on the progress made in this field within the last few years.
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Authors
K. Decaluwé, B. Pauwels, C. Boydens, J. Van de Voorde,