Relaxation mechanism of smooth muscle cells and its relationship with penile erection / 中华男科学杂志
National Journal of Andrology
; (12): 838-842, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
The contractile and diastolic function of smooth muscle cells (SMCs) is closely related to penile erection and erectile dysfunction (ED). In addition to nitric oxide (NO), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S), sulfur dioxide (SO2), estrogen receptor (ER), P2Y receptor, perivascular tissue (PVT), and calcium activated potassium channel (Kca) are found to be involved in the relaxation of SMCs. This review updates the mechanisms of the relaxation of SMCs and its relationship with ED.
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Asunto principal:
Fisiología
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Dióxido de Azufre
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Erección Peniana
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Monóxido de Carbono
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Receptores de Estrógenos
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Canales de Potasio Calcio-Activados
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Miocitos del Músculo Liso
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Receptores Purinérgicos P2Y
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Sulfuro de Hidrógeno
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Disfunción Eréctil
Límite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Zh
Revista:
National Journal of Andrology
Año:
2016
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Article