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Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5)

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Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) is an enzyme that breaks down cGMP, thereby reducing blood flow to erectile tissue; its activity is normally regulated by testosterone to maintain erectile function.

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