Cardiovascular Effects of Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors
ABSTRACT Introduction Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors are widely used as first-line therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED). Their efficacy and safety combined with an increasing understanding of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-regulated mechanisms have triggered a number of attempts to
Charalambos, Vlachopoulos +3 more
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Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors, Sport and Doping [PDF]
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5i) (e.g.,sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, and avanafil) are drugs commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction, pulmonary arterial hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia. PDE5i are not prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) but are alleged to be frequently misused by healthy athletes to ...
Di Luigi, Luigi +8 more
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Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors: Present and Future
Phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors act on specific phosphodiesterase enzymes (fundamentally 3, 4 and 5), which are characterized by their expression in different organs.
José L. Izquierdo-Alonso
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The Effect of Phosphodiesterase-type 5 Inhibitors on Erectile Function: An Overview of Systematic Reviews [PDF]
Background: Multiple systematic reviews explore the effect of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors on erectile dysfunction (ED), with each study addressing specific outcomes.
Nikolaos Pyrgidis +12 more
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Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors in Male Reproduction: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Implications for Fertility Management [PDF]
Phosphodiesterases, particularly the type 5 isoform (PDE5), have gained recognition as pivotal regulators of male reproductive physiology, exerting significant influence on testicular function, sperm maturation, and overall fertility potential.
Aris Kaltsas +4 more
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Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors as treatment for erectile dysfunction: a webinar-based poll unveiling perceptions of healthcare professionals [PDF]
Aim: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is marked by a recurring incapacity to achieve or uphold a satisfactory erection during sexual activities. The study aims to increase awareness about male reproductive health, dispel misconceptions about ED and encourage ...
Maher S Moazin +10 more
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A role for phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors in remodelling the urinary bladder after radiation exposure. [PDF]
Minimizing the toxicity of radiotherapy is challenging. We investigated the effects of a phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor (PDE5I) on the urinary bladder after pelvic radiotherapy.
Hee Youn Kim, Dong Sup Lee
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Rapid Screening and Quantitative Determination of Illegal Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors (PDE-5i) in Herbal Dietary Supplements [PDF]
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE-5i) are the first-line medication for oral erectile dysfunction, which are used according to the prescription of doctors. However, these substances have been found illegally in supplementary foods. The quality and
Thi Oanh Nguyen +10 more
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Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors Synergize Vincristine in Killing Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Through Amplifying Mitotic Arrest Signaling [PDF]
Combination therapies that display cancer-killing activities through either coexistent targeting of several cellular factors or more efficient suppression of a specific pathway are generally used in cancer treatment.
Jui-Ling Hsu +7 more
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Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors after left ventricular assist device: no free lunch? [PDF]
E. Wilson Grandin, Jeffrey J. Teuteberg
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