Mechanisms of Penile Erection and Basis for Pharmacological Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction

Erection is basically a spinal reflex that can be initiated by recruitment of penile afferents, both autonomic and somatic, and supraspinal influences from visual, olfactory, and imaginary stimuli. Several central transmitters are involved in the erectile control. Dopamine, acetylcholine, nitric oxi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pharmacological reviews 2011-12, Vol.63 (4), p.811-859
1. Verfasser:	Andersson, K.-E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Alprostadil - pharmacology Alprostadil - therapeutic use Erectile Dysfunction - drug therapy Erectile Dysfunction - etiology Erectile Dysfunction - physiopathology Humans Male Nervous System Physiological Phenomena Neurotransmitter Agents - pharmacology Neurotransmitter Agents - therapeutic use Penile Erection - drug effects Penile Erection - physiology Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors - pharmacology Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors - therapeutic use
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