Abstract
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common problem, particularly in older men. The production of penile erection involves an interplay between autonomic nerves and locally released vasoactive mediators. Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a peptide released from endothelium in the corpus cavernosum, which causes smooth muscle contraction. Recent studies have investigated the physiological significance of ET-1 in the control of erectile function and it may play a role in detumescence. There is also much evidence to link ET-1 to risk factors for ED. ET-1 antagonists may prove beneficial in the treatment of ED and also in prevention of long term deterioration of erectile function. These antagonists may also find a role when used in combination with agents, which are established for the treatment of ED.
Keywords: Endothelin Antagonists, Erectile Dysfunction ED, NO Synthase NOS, Vasoactive Mediators, Ischaemic heart disease, Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
Current Drug Targets
Title: Normal and Pathological Erectile Function The Potential Clinical Role of Endothelin-1 Antagonists
Volume: 1 Issue: 3
Author(s): M. A. Khan, R. C. Calvert, M. E. Sullivan, C. S. Thomson, F. H. Mumtaz, R. J. Morgan and D. P. Mikhailidis
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Keywords: Endothelin Antagonists, Erectile Dysfunction ED, NO Synthase NOS, Vasoactive Mediators, Ischaemic heart disease, Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide
Abstract: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common problem, particularly in older men. The production of penile erection involves an interplay between autonomic nerves and locally released vasoactive mediators. Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a peptide released from endothelium in the corpus cavernosum, which causes smooth muscle contraction. Recent studies have investigated the physiological significance of ET-1 in the control of erectile function and it may play a role in detumescence. There is also much evidence to link ET-1 to risk factors for ED. ET-1 antagonists may prove beneficial in the treatment of ED and also in prevention of long term deterioration of erectile function. These antagonists may also find a role when used in combination with agents, which are established for the treatment of ED.
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Khan A. M., Calvert C. R., Sullivan E. M., Thomson S. C., Mumtaz H. F., Morgan J. R. and Mikhailidis P. D., Normal and Pathological Erectile Function The Potential Clinical Role of Endothelin-1 Antagonists, Current Drug Targets 2000; 1 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389450003349164
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389450003349164 |
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