Glossary Term

Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5)

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Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) is an enzyme in penile tissue that regulates nitric oxide levels to control blood vessel relaxation and constriction during erection. PDE5 inhibitors like sildenafil work by blocking this enzyme to enhance erectile function.

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