Glossary Term
PDE5
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Reviewed By
TRT Authority Medical Team
PDE5 (phosphodiesterase-5) is an enzyme that naturally breaks down cyclic GMP, terminating vasodilation; sildenafil blocks this enzyme to prolong the blood-flow-enhancing effect.
Reviewed By
TRT Authority Medical Team
PDE5 (phosphodiesterase-5) is an enzyme that naturally breaks down cyclic GMP, terminating vasodilation; sildenafil blocks this enzyme to prolong the blood-flow-enhancing effect.
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