The aim of this review study is to elucidate the effects that phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors exert on spermatozoa motility, capacitation process and on their ability to fertilize the oocyte. Second messenger ...The aim of this review study is to elucidate the effects that phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors exert on spermatozoa motility, capacitation process and on their ability to fertilize the oocyte. Second messenger systems such as the cAMP/adenylate cyclase (AC) system and the cGMP/guanylate cyclase (GC) system appear to regulate sperm functions. Increased levels of intracytosolic cAMP result in an enhancement of sperm motility and viability. The stimulation of GC by low doses of nitric oxide (NO) leads to an improvement or maintenance of sperm motility, whereas higher concentrations have an adverse effect on sperm parameters. Several in vivo and in vitro studies have been carried out in order to examine whether PDE5 inhibitors affect positively or negatively sperm parameters and sperm fertilizing capacity. The results of these studies are controversial. Some of these studies demonstrate no significant effects of PDE5 inhibitors on the motility, viability, and morphology of spermatozoa collected from men that have been treated with PDE5 inhibitors. On the other hand, several studies demonstrate a positive effect of PDE5 inhibitors on sperm motility both in vivo and in vitro. In vitro studies of sildenafil citrate demonstrate a stimulatory effect on sperm motility with an increase in intracellular cAMP suggesting an inhibitory action of sildenafil citrate on a PDE isoform other than the PDE5. On the other hand, tadalafil's actions appear to be associated with the inhibitory effect of this compound on PDE11. In vivo studies in men treated with vardenafil in a daily basis demonstrated a significantly larger total number of spermatozoa per ejaculate, quantitative sperm motility, and qualitative sperm motility; it has been suggested that vardenafil administration enhances the secretory function of the prostate and subsequently increases the qualitative and quantitative motility of spermatozoa. The effect that PDE5 inhibitors exert on sperm parameters may lead to the improvement of the outcome of assisted reproductive technology (ART) programs. In the future PDE5 inhibitors might serve as adjunct therapeutical agents for the alleviation of male infertility.展开更多
The importance of nitric oxide(NO) in vascular physiology is irrefutable;it stimulates the intracellular production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate(cGMP),initiating vascular smooth muscle relaxation.This biochemical...The importance of nitric oxide(NO) in vascular physiology is irrefutable;it stimulates the intracellular production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate(cGMP),initiating vascular smooth muscle relaxation.This biochemical process increases the diameter of small arteries,regulating blood flow distribution between arterioles and the microvasculature.The kidney is no exception,since NO predominantly dilates the glomerular afferent arterioles.It is now evident that the vascular production of cGMP can be augmented by inhibitors of phosphodiesterase type 5(PDE 5),the enzyme which breakdowns this cyclic nucleotide.This has clinical relevance,since diabetic nephropathy(DN) a major microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus and the most common cause of end-stage renal disease,increases intraglomerular capillary pressure,leading to glomerular hypertension.PDE 5 inhibitors may have,therefore,the potential to reduce glomerular hypertension.This review describes the use of PDE 5 inhibitors to improve the metabolic,haemodynamic and inflammatory pathways/responses,all of which are dysfunctional in DN.展开更多
Summary: To further investigate the mechanisms of action of icariin (ICA), we assessed the effects of ICA on the in vitro formation of cGMP and cAMP in isolated rabbit corpus cavernosum. Isolated segments of rabbit...Summary: To further investigate the mechanisms of action of icariin (ICA), we assessed the effects of ICA on the in vitro formation of cGMP and cAMP in isolated rabbit corpus cavernosum. Isolated segments of rabbit corpus cavernosum were exposed to increasing concentrations of ICA and the dose-dependent accumulation of cGMP and cAMP was determined in the tissues samples by means of ^125I radioimmunoassay. Responses of the isolated tissues preparations to ICA were compared with those obtained with the reference compounds sildenafil (Sild). Furthermore, the effects of ICA on the mRNA expression of specific cGMP-binding phosphodiesterase type Ⅴ (PDE5) in rat penis were also observed. After incubation with ICA for 6 h or 14 h respectively, the levels of PDE5 mRNA were examined by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The results showed that ICA increased cGMP concentrations directly (P〈0.05), but there was no significant effect on cAMP concentrations (P〉0.05). In the presence of sodium nitroprusside (SNP), a stimulatory agent of cGMP, both ICA and Sild increased cGMP concentrations with increasing dose (P〈0.01). Their EC50 was 4.62 (ICA) and 0.42 (Sild) μmol/L respectively. Under the same condition, ICA and Sild unaltered cAMP level significantly (P〉0.05). There were PDE5A 1 and PDE5A2 mRNA expressions in rat cor- pus cavernosum with PDE5A2 being the dominant isoform. ICA could obviously inhibit these two isoforms mRNA expression in rat penis, and decrease PDE5A1 more pronouncedly (P〈 0.01). The present study indicated that the aphrodisiac mechanisms of icariin involved the NO-cGMP signal transduction pathway, with increasing cGMP levels in the corpus cavernosum smooth muscle. The inhibitory effect of icariin on PDE5 mRNA expression, especially on PDE5A1, might account for its molecular mechanisms for its long-term activity.展开更多
Aim: To examine the changes in the erectile function in diet-induced obese rats and investigate the oral efficacy of DA-8159, a new phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, on penile erection in obese rats. Meth...Aim: To examine the changes in the erectile function in diet-induced obese rats and investigate the oral efficacy of DA-8159, a new phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, on penile erection in obese rats. Methods: The rats were fed a high-energy diet for 12 weeks and divided into three groups: an obesity-resistant (OR) control group, an obesity-prone (OP) control group, and an OP-DA-8159 treatment (DA-8159) group. The electrostimulation-induced erectile responses were measured in all groups. The body weight, plasma cholesterol, triglyceride and glucose levels were also measured. Results: In the OP control group, the maximum intracavernous pressure (ICP) and ICP/blood pressure (ICP/BP) ratio after electric stimulation were significantly lower than those in OR control group. The corresponding area under the curve (AUC) of the ICP/BP ratio, the detumescence time and the baseline cavernous pressure were also lower than those in the OR control group, but this difference was not significant. The body weight gain, plasma cholesterol and triglyceride level in the OP group were significantly higher than those in the OR group. After administering the DA-8159, a significant increase in the maximum ICP and the ICP/BP ratio were observed. The corresponding AUCs in the DA-8159 group were also higher than those in the two control groups. Furthermore, the detumescence time was significantly prolonged after treatment with DA-8159. Conclusion: These results demon- strate that diet-induced obesity affects the erectile function in rats and these erectile dysfunction (ED) can be improved by the treatment with DA-8159, indicating DA-8159 might be a treatment option for ED associated with obesity.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence rate of prostate cancer among men with erectile dysfunction (ED) treated with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE-5i) over a 7-year period vs. men with...The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence rate of prostate cancer among men with erectile dysfunction (ED) treated with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE-5i) over a 7-year period vs. men with ED of the same age and with similar risk factors who were not treated with PDE-5i. In a retrospective review of electronic medical records and billing databases between the years 2000 and 2006, men with ED between the ages of 50 and 69 years and no history of prostate cancer prior to 2000 were identified. These individuals were divided into two groups: 2362 men who had treatment with PDE-5i, and 2612 men who did not have treatment. Demographic data in each group were compared. During the study period, 97 (4.1%) men with ED treated with PDE-5i were diagnosed with prostate cancer compared with 258 (9.9%) men with ED in the non-treated group (P〈00001). A higher percentage of African Americans were treated with PDE-5i vs. those who were not (10.5% vs. 7.1%; P〈O.O001). The PDE-5i group had lower documented diagnosis of elevated prostate-specific antigen (10.0% vs. 13.1%; P=-0.0008) and higher percentage of benign prostatic hyperplasia (38.4% vs. 35.1%; P=0.0149). Men with ED treated with PDE-5i tended to have less chance (adjusted odds ratio: 0.4; 95% confidence intervals: 0.3-0.5; P〈0.0001) of having prostate cancer. Our data suggest that men with ED treated with PDE-5i tended to have less of a chance of beine diaenosed with orostate cancer. Further research is warranted.展开更多
The diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction has changed dramatically since the availability of safe and effective oral therapies. Unfortunately, not all men can be adequately treated in this way, and might req...The diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction has changed dramatically since the availability of safe and effective oral therapies. Unfortunately, not all men can be adequately treated in this way, and might require more invasive testing to diagnose and treat the specific cause of their dysfunction. This review looks at the tests and strategies available for men who cannot be treated by oral therapy alone.展开更多
Non-selective beta-blockers are the mainstay of medical therapy for portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis. Inhibitors of phosphodiesterase-5(PDE-5-inhibitors) reduce portal pressure in the acute setting by > 10% w...Non-selective beta-blockers are the mainstay of medical therapy for portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis. Inhibitors of phosphodiesterase-5(PDE-5-inhibitors) reduce portal pressure in the acute setting by > 10% which may suggest a long-term beneficial effect. Currently, there is no available data on long-term treatment of portal hypertension with PDE-5-inhibitors. This case of a patient with liver cirrhosis secondary to autoimmune liver disease with episodes of bleeding from esophageal varices is the first documented case in which a treatment with a PDE-5-inhibitor for eight years was monitored. In the acute setting, the PDE-5-inhibitor Vardenafil lowered portal pressure by 13%. The portal blood flow increased by 28% based onDoppler sonography and by 16% using MRI technique. As maintenance medication the PDE-5-inhibitor Tadalafil was used for eight consecutive years with comparable effects on portal pressure and portal blood flow. There were no recurrence of bleeding and no formation of new varices. Influencing the NO-pathway by the use of PDE-5 inhibitors may have long-term beneficial effects in compensated cirrhosis.展开更多
AIM To investigate the potential effect of inhibitors of phosphodiesterase-5(PDE-5) for therapy of portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis.METHODS In the rat model of thioacetamide-induced liver fibrosis/cirrhosis the ...AIM To investigate the potential effect of inhibitors of phosphodiesterase-5(PDE-5) for therapy of portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis.METHODS In the rat model of thioacetamide-induced liver fibrosis/cirrhosis the nitric oxide-cyclic guanosine monophosphate(NO-cGMP) pathway was investigated. Expression and localization of PDE-5, the enzyme that converts vasodilating cGMP into inactive 5'-GMP, was in the focus of the study. Hepatic gene expression of key components of the NO-cGMP pathway was determined by qRT-PCR: Endothelial NO synthase(eNOS), inducible NO synthase(iNOS), soluble guanylate cyclase subunits α1 and β1(sGCa1, sGCb1), and PDE-5. Hepatic PDE-5 protein expression and localization were detected by immunohistochemistry. Serum cGMP concentrations were measured using ELISA. Acute effects of the PDE-5 inhibitor Sildenafil(0.1 mg/kg or 1.0 mg/kg) on portal and systemic hemodynamics were investigated using pressure transducers.RESULTS Hepatic gene expression of eNOS(2.2-fold; P = 0.003), sGCa1(1.7-fold; P = 0.003), sGCb1(3.0-fold; P = 0.003), and PDE-5(11-fold; P = 0.003) was increased in cirrhotic livers compared to healthy livers. Overexpression of PDE-5(7.7-fold; P = 0.006) was less pronounced in fibrotic livers. iNOS expression was only detected in fibrotic and cirrhotic livers. In healthy liver, PDE-5 protein was localized primarily in zone 3 hepatocytes and to a lesser extent in perisinusoidal cells. This zonation was disturbed in cirrhosis: PDE-5 protein expression in perisinusoidal cells was induced approximately 8-fold. In addition, PDE-5-expressing cells were also found in fibrous septa. Serum cGMP concentrations were reduced in rats with cirrhotic livers by approximately 40%. Inhibition of PDE-5 by Sildenafil caused a significant increase in serum cGMP concentrations [+ 64% in healthy rats(P = 0.024), + 85% in cirrhotic rats(P = 0.018)]. Concomitantly, the portal venous pressure was reduced by 19% in rats with liver cirrhosis. CONCLUSION Overexpression and abrogated zonation of PDE-5 likely contribute to the pathogenesis of cirrhotic portal hypertension. PDE-5 inhibition may therefore be a reasonable therapeutic approach for portal hypertension.展开更多
AIM: To review the efficacy of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors(PDE5-Is) in lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS) suggestive of benign prostate hyperplasia(LUTS/BPH). METHODS: A comprehensive research was conducted to...AIM: To review the efficacy of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors(PDE5-Is) in lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS) suggestive of benign prostate hyperplasia(LUTS/BPH). METHODS: A comprehensive research was conducted to identify all publications relating to benign prostate hyperplasia and treatment with sildenafil, vardenafil and tadalafil. To assess the efficacy, the changes in total international prostate symptom score(IPSS), IPSS subscore including voiding, storage and quality of life(Qo L), Benign prostatic hyperplasia Impact Index(BII), maximum urinary flow rate(Qmax) and the International Index of Erectile Function(IIEF) were extracted. A meta-analytical technique was used for the analysis of integrated data from the included studies to evaluate the mean difference in the results. RESULTS: Total IPSS score, IIEF and BII showed a significant improvement in trials in which LUTS/BPH with or without erectile dysfunction(ED) were compared with the placebo. For LUTS/BPH, the mean differences of total IPSS score, IIEF and BII are-2.17, 4.88 and-0.43, P < 0.00001, respectively. For LUTS/BPH with comorbid ED, the mean difference are-1.97, 4.54 and-0.52, P < 0.00001, respectively. PDE5-Is appear to improve IPSS storage, voiding and Qo L subscore(mean difference =-0.71,-1.23 and-0.33, P < 0.00001, respectively). Although four doses of tadalafil(2.5, 5, 10 and 20 mg) failed to reach significance in Qmax(mean difference = 0.22, P = 0.10), the 5 mg dose of tadalafil significantly improved the Qmax(mean difference = 0.33, P = 0.03).CONCLUSION: PED5-Is demonstrated efficacy for improving LUTS in BPH patients with or without ED and could be considered to be the first line treatment for LUTS/BPH.展开更多
AIMTo determine how statins, testosterone (T) replacement therapy (TRT) and phosphodiesterase 5-inhibitors (PDE5I) influence age related mortality in diabetic men.METHODSWe studied 857 diabetic men screened for the BL...AIMTo determine how statins, testosterone (T) replacement therapy (TRT) and phosphodiesterase 5-inhibitors (PDE5I) influence age related mortality in diabetic men.METHODSWe studied 857 diabetic men screened for the BLAST study, stratifying them (mean follow-up = 3.8 years) into: (1) Normal T levels/untreated (total T > 12 nmol/L and free T > 0.25 nmol/L), Low T/untreated and Low T/treated; (2) PDE5I/untreated and PDE5I/treated; and (3) statin/untreated and statin/treated groups. The relationship between age and mortality, alone and with T/TRT, statin and PDE5I treatment was studied using logistic regression. Mortality probability and 95%CI were calculated from the above models for each individual.RESULTSAge was associated with mortality (logistic regression, OR = 1.10, 95%CI: 1.08-1.13, P < 0.001). With all factors included, age (OR = 1.08, 95%CI: 1.06-1.11, P < 0.001), Low T/treated (OR = 0.38, 95%CI: 0.15-0.92, P = 0.033), PDE5I/treated (OR = 0.17, 95%CI: 0.053-0.56, P = 0.004) and statin/treated (OR = 0.59, 95%CI: 0.36-0.97, P = 0.038) were associated with lower mortality. Age related mortality was as described by Gompertz, r<sup>2</sup> = 0.881 when Ln (mortality) was plotted against age. The probability of mortality and 95%CI (from logistic regression) of individuals, treated/untreated with the drugs, alone and in combination was plotted against age. Overlap of 95%CI lines was evident with statins and TRT. No overlap was evident with PDE5I alone and with statins and TRT, this suggesting a change in the relationship between age and mortality.CONCLUSIONWe show that statins, PDE5I and TRT reduce mortality in diabetes. PDE5I, alone and with the other treatments significantly alter age related mortality in diabetic men.展开更多
Aim:To examine the changes in the erectile function in diet-induced obese rats and investigate the oral efficacy of DA-8159,a new phosphodiesterase type 5(PDE5)inhibitor,on penile erection in obese rats.Methods:The ra...Aim:To examine the changes in the erectile function in diet-induced obese rats and investigate the oral efficacy of DA-8159,a new phosphodiesterase type 5(PDE5)inhibitor,on penile erection in obese rats.Methods:The rats were fed a high-energy diet for 12 weeks and divided into three groups:an obesity-resistant(OR)control group,an obesity- prone(OP)control group,and an OP-DA-8159 treatment(DA-8159)group.The electrostimulation-induced erectile responses were measured in all groups.The body weight,plasma cholesterol,triglyceride and glucose levels were also measured.Results:In the OP control group,the maximum intracavernous pressure(ICP)and ICP/blood pressure(ICP/BP)ratio after electric stimulation were significantly lower than those in OR control group.The corresponding area under the curve(AUC)of the ICP/BP ratio,the detumescence time and the baseline cavernous pressure were also lower than those in the OR control group,but this difference was not significant.The body weight gain,plasma cholesterol and triglyceride level in the OP group were significantly higher than those in the OR group. After administering the DA-8159,a significant increase in the maximum ICP and the ICP/BP ratio were observed.The coerrsponding AUCs in the DA-8159 group were also higher than those in the two control groups.Furthermore,the detumescence time was significantly prolonged after treatment with DA-8159.Conclusion:These results demon- strate that diet-induced obesity affects the erectile function in rats and these erectile dysfunction(ED)can be im- proved by the treatment with DA-8159,indicating DA-8159 might be a treatment option for ED associated with obesity.展开更多
Erectile dysfunction(ED)is increasing in prevalence,with estimates that 50%of men between 40 and 70 years of age suffer from the disease.Due to a wide array of available medical interventions,significant focus has bee...Erectile dysfunction(ED)is increasing in prevalence,with estimates that 50%of men between 40 and 70 years of age suffer from the disease.Due to a wide array of available medical interventions,significant focus has been put on combination therapies that can treat ED refractory to first-line treatments such as phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors(PDE5is).However,reviews evaluating monotherapy noninferiority and patient satisfaction of monotherapy versus combination therapy are lacking.A thorough PubMed search was performed to evaluate combination therapy in ED treatment.Articles published between January 2008 and June 2023 were reviewed,including randomized control trials,retrospective analyses,and cohort studies.Combination therapies included PDE5i plus another PDE5i,testosterone supplementation,α-blockers,vacuum erectile devices,intracavernosal injections,and low-intensity shockwave therapy.Based on this review,PDE5i monotherapy is not inferior to combination therapy and has increased satisfaction,convenience,and ease of use for patients with ED.Limitations of current literature on combination therapy include small sample size,limited data on patient satisfaction,possible biases,and limited follow-up time.Further studies will need larger randomized control trials with follow-up times greater than 1 year.展开更多
Besides the mainstay of α-blockers and 5α-reductase inhibitors,other forms of medical therapy complete the armamentarium in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS)in men.These treatments can target speci...Besides the mainstay of α-blockers and 5α-reductase inhibitors,other forms of medical therapy complete the armamentarium in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS)in men.These treatments can target specific symptoms as well as associated symptoms that would affect the quality of life of the patients.Many patients are bothered by storage symptoms,more so than the voiding symptoms.Antimuscarinics are efficacious and safe,provided the patients do not have high post void residual urine.Many patients with LUTS also have erectile dysfunction,and phosphodiesterase type Ⅴ inhibitors are effective in relieving both LUTS as well as erectile dysfunction for such patients.Phytotherapy provides a popular and safe treatment for LUTS,however,the efficacy of the treatment has not been proven in well conducted prospective randomized controlled studies.展开更多
目的评价单独使用磷酸二酯酶-5型(PDE5)抑制剂或联合五羟色胺再摄取抑制剂(SSRIs)对比单独应用SSRIs治疗勃起功能障碍(ED)与早泄(PE)共病的疗效与安全性。方法检索下述网站:知网、PubMed、Web of Science、Embase、万方、维普数据库、...目的评价单独使用磷酸二酯酶-5型(PDE5)抑制剂或联合五羟色胺再摄取抑制剂(SSRIs)对比单独应用SSRIs治疗勃起功能障碍(ED)与早泄(PE)共病的疗效与安全性。方法检索下述网站:知网、PubMed、Web of Science、Embase、万方、维普数据库、中国生物医学文献服务系统、中华医学期刊,自建库起至2022年11月,单独使用PDE5抑制剂或联合SSRIs对比单独应用SSRIs治疗ED与PE共病的随机对照试验,用Revman 5.4.1软件分析阴道内射精潜伏期(IELT)、国际勃起功能指数5项问卷(IIEF-5)评分及不良反应率。结果最终纳入文献9篇,涉及793例患者。Meta分析显示:与单独应用SSRIs治疗ED与PE共病相比,单独使用PDE5抑制剂或联合SSRIs治疗后患者IELT更高[MD=1.99,95%CI(1.51~2.46),P<0.001]、IIEF-5评分更高[MD=4.61,95%CI(3.68~5.55),P<0.001],不良反应无统计学差异[RR=0.99,95%CI(0.74~1.31),P=0.92]。结论治疗ED与PE共病患者时,应优先治疗ED或同时治疗ED和PE,在ED和PE方面都能获得更好的治疗效果,同时不良反应也没有增加。展开更多
Many aging men will experience lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS).Phosphodiesterase type 5(PDE5)inhibitors have shown promise in treating LUTS in these patients.PDE5 inhibitors mediate their effects through several pa...Many aging men will experience lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS).Phosphodiesterase type 5(PDE5)inhibitors have shown promise in treating LUTS in these patients.PDE5 inhibitors mediate their effects through several pathways including cAMP,NO/cGMP,Kchannel modulated pathways,and the L-cysteine/H2S pathway.PDE5 inhibitors exert their effect in muscle cells,nerve fibers,and interstitial cells(ICs).The use of PDE5 inhibitors led to improvement in LUTS.This included urodynamic parameters.PDE5 inhibitors may play a significant role in LUTS due to their effect on the bladder rather than the prostate.展开更多
文摘The aim of this review study is to elucidate the effects that phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors exert on spermatozoa motility, capacitation process and on their ability to fertilize the oocyte. Second messenger systems such as the cAMP/adenylate cyclase (AC) system and the cGMP/guanylate cyclase (GC) system appear to regulate sperm functions. Increased levels of intracytosolic cAMP result in an enhancement of sperm motility and viability. The stimulation of GC by low doses of nitric oxide (NO) leads to an improvement or maintenance of sperm motility, whereas higher concentrations have an adverse effect on sperm parameters. Several in vivo and in vitro studies have been carried out in order to examine whether PDE5 inhibitors affect positively or negatively sperm parameters and sperm fertilizing capacity. The results of these studies are controversial. Some of these studies demonstrate no significant effects of PDE5 inhibitors on the motility, viability, and morphology of spermatozoa collected from men that have been treated with PDE5 inhibitors. On the other hand, several studies demonstrate a positive effect of PDE5 inhibitors on sperm motility both in vivo and in vitro. In vitro studies of sildenafil citrate demonstrate a stimulatory effect on sperm motility with an increase in intracellular cAMP suggesting an inhibitory action of sildenafil citrate on a PDE isoform other than the PDE5. On the other hand, tadalafil's actions appear to be associated with the inhibitory effect of this compound on PDE11. In vivo studies in men treated with vardenafil in a daily basis demonstrated a significantly larger total number of spermatozoa per ejaculate, quantitative sperm motility, and qualitative sperm motility; it has been suggested that vardenafil administration enhances the secretory function of the prostate and subsequently increases the qualitative and quantitative motility of spermatozoa. The effect that PDE5 inhibitors exert on sperm parameters may lead to the improvement of the outcome of assisted reproductive technology (ART) programs. In the future PDE5 inhibitors might serve as adjunct therapeutical agents for the alleviation of male infertility.
文摘The importance of nitric oxide(NO) in vascular physiology is irrefutable;it stimulates the intracellular production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate(cGMP),initiating vascular smooth muscle relaxation.This biochemical process increases the diameter of small arteries,regulating blood flow distribution between arterioles and the microvasculature.The kidney is no exception,since NO predominantly dilates the glomerular afferent arterioles.It is now evident that the vascular production of cGMP can be augmented by inhibitors of phosphodiesterase type 5(PDE 5),the enzyme which breakdowns this cyclic nucleotide.This has clinical relevance,since diabetic nephropathy(DN) a major microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus and the most common cause of end-stage renal disease,increases intraglomerular capillary pressure,leading to glomerular hypertension.PDE 5 inhibitors may have,therefore,the potential to reduce glomerular hypertension.This review describes the use of PDE 5 inhibitors to improve the metabolic,haemodynamic and inflammatory pathways/responses,all of which are dysfunctional in DN.
文摘Summary: To further investigate the mechanisms of action of icariin (ICA), we assessed the effects of ICA on the in vitro formation of cGMP and cAMP in isolated rabbit corpus cavernosum. Isolated segments of rabbit corpus cavernosum were exposed to increasing concentrations of ICA and the dose-dependent accumulation of cGMP and cAMP was determined in the tissues samples by means of ^125I radioimmunoassay. Responses of the isolated tissues preparations to ICA were compared with those obtained with the reference compounds sildenafil (Sild). Furthermore, the effects of ICA on the mRNA expression of specific cGMP-binding phosphodiesterase type Ⅴ (PDE5) in rat penis were also observed. After incubation with ICA for 6 h or 14 h respectively, the levels of PDE5 mRNA were examined by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The results showed that ICA increased cGMP concentrations directly (P〈0.05), but there was no significant effect on cAMP concentrations (P〉0.05). In the presence of sodium nitroprusside (SNP), a stimulatory agent of cGMP, both ICA and Sild increased cGMP concentrations with increasing dose (P〈0.01). Their EC50 was 4.62 (ICA) and 0.42 (Sild) μmol/L respectively. Under the same condition, ICA and Sild unaltered cAMP level significantly (P〉0.05). There were PDE5A 1 and PDE5A2 mRNA expressions in rat cor- pus cavernosum with PDE5A2 being the dominant isoform. ICA could obviously inhibit these two isoforms mRNA expression in rat penis, and decrease PDE5A1 more pronouncedly (P〈 0.01). The present study indicated that the aphrodisiac mechanisms of icariin involved the NO-cGMP signal transduction pathway, with increasing cGMP levels in the corpus cavernosum smooth muscle. The inhibitory effect of icariin on PDE5 mRNA expression, especially on PDE5A1, might account for its molecular mechanisms for its long-term activity.
文摘Aim: To examine the changes in the erectile function in diet-induced obese rats and investigate the oral efficacy of DA-8159, a new phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, on penile erection in obese rats. Methods: The rats were fed a high-energy diet for 12 weeks and divided into three groups: an obesity-resistant (OR) control group, an obesity-prone (OP) control group, and an OP-DA-8159 treatment (DA-8159) group. The electrostimulation-induced erectile responses were measured in all groups. The body weight, plasma cholesterol, triglyceride and glucose levels were also measured. Results: In the OP control group, the maximum intracavernous pressure (ICP) and ICP/blood pressure (ICP/BP) ratio after electric stimulation were significantly lower than those in OR control group. The corresponding area under the curve (AUC) of the ICP/BP ratio, the detumescence time and the baseline cavernous pressure were also lower than those in the OR control group, but this difference was not significant. The body weight gain, plasma cholesterol and triglyceride level in the OP group were significantly higher than those in the OR group. After administering the DA-8159, a significant increase in the maximum ICP and the ICP/BP ratio were observed. The corresponding AUCs in the DA-8159 group were also higher than those in the two control groups. Furthermore, the detumescence time was significantly prolonged after treatment with DA-8159. Conclusion: These results demon- strate that diet-induced obesity affects the erectile function in rats and these erectile dysfunction (ED) can be improved by the treatment with DA-8159, indicating DA-8159 might be a treatment option for ED associated with obesity.
文摘The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence rate of prostate cancer among men with erectile dysfunction (ED) treated with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE-5i) over a 7-year period vs. men with ED of the same age and with similar risk factors who were not treated with PDE-5i. In a retrospective review of electronic medical records and billing databases between the years 2000 and 2006, men with ED between the ages of 50 and 69 years and no history of prostate cancer prior to 2000 were identified. These individuals were divided into two groups: 2362 men who had treatment with PDE-5i, and 2612 men who did not have treatment. Demographic data in each group were compared. During the study period, 97 (4.1%) men with ED treated with PDE-5i were diagnosed with prostate cancer compared with 258 (9.9%) men with ED in the non-treated group (P〈00001). A higher percentage of African Americans were treated with PDE-5i vs. those who were not (10.5% vs. 7.1%; P〈O.O001). The PDE-5i group had lower documented diagnosis of elevated prostate-specific antigen (10.0% vs. 13.1%; P=-0.0008) and higher percentage of benign prostatic hyperplasia (38.4% vs. 35.1%; P=0.0149). Men with ED treated with PDE-5i tended to have less chance (adjusted odds ratio: 0.4; 95% confidence intervals: 0.3-0.5; P〈0.0001) of having prostate cancer. Our data suggest that men with ED treated with PDE-5i tended to have less of a chance of beine diaenosed with orostate cancer. Further research is warranted.
文摘The diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction has changed dramatically since the availability of safe and effective oral therapies. Unfortunately, not all men can be adequately treated in this way, and might require more invasive testing to diagnose and treat the specific cause of their dysfunction. This review looks at the tests and strategies available for men who cannot be treated by oral therapy alone.
文摘Non-selective beta-blockers are the mainstay of medical therapy for portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis. Inhibitors of phosphodiesterase-5(PDE-5-inhibitors) reduce portal pressure in the acute setting by > 10% which may suggest a long-term beneficial effect. Currently, there is no available data on long-term treatment of portal hypertension with PDE-5-inhibitors. This case of a patient with liver cirrhosis secondary to autoimmune liver disease with episodes of bleeding from esophageal varices is the first documented case in which a treatment with a PDE-5-inhibitor for eight years was monitored. In the acute setting, the PDE-5-inhibitor Vardenafil lowered portal pressure by 13%. The portal blood flow increased by 28% based onDoppler sonography and by 16% using MRI technique. As maintenance medication the PDE-5-inhibitor Tadalafil was used for eight consecutive years with comparable effects on portal pressure and portal blood flow. There were no recurrence of bleeding and no formation of new varices. Influencing the NO-pathway by the use of PDE-5 inhibitors may have long-term beneficial effects in compensated cirrhosis.
文摘AIM To investigate the potential effect of inhibitors of phosphodiesterase-5(PDE-5) for therapy of portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis.METHODS In the rat model of thioacetamide-induced liver fibrosis/cirrhosis the nitric oxide-cyclic guanosine monophosphate(NO-cGMP) pathway was investigated. Expression and localization of PDE-5, the enzyme that converts vasodilating cGMP into inactive 5'-GMP, was in the focus of the study. Hepatic gene expression of key components of the NO-cGMP pathway was determined by qRT-PCR: Endothelial NO synthase(eNOS), inducible NO synthase(iNOS), soluble guanylate cyclase subunits α1 and β1(sGCa1, sGCb1), and PDE-5. Hepatic PDE-5 protein expression and localization were detected by immunohistochemistry. Serum cGMP concentrations were measured using ELISA. Acute effects of the PDE-5 inhibitor Sildenafil(0.1 mg/kg or 1.0 mg/kg) on portal and systemic hemodynamics were investigated using pressure transducers.RESULTS Hepatic gene expression of eNOS(2.2-fold; P = 0.003), sGCa1(1.7-fold; P = 0.003), sGCb1(3.0-fold; P = 0.003), and PDE-5(11-fold; P = 0.003) was increased in cirrhotic livers compared to healthy livers. Overexpression of PDE-5(7.7-fold; P = 0.006) was less pronounced in fibrotic livers. iNOS expression was only detected in fibrotic and cirrhotic livers. In healthy liver, PDE-5 protein was localized primarily in zone 3 hepatocytes and to a lesser extent in perisinusoidal cells. This zonation was disturbed in cirrhosis: PDE-5 protein expression in perisinusoidal cells was induced approximately 8-fold. In addition, PDE-5-expressing cells were also found in fibrous septa. Serum cGMP concentrations were reduced in rats with cirrhotic livers by approximately 40%. Inhibition of PDE-5 by Sildenafil caused a significant increase in serum cGMP concentrations [+ 64% in healthy rats(P = 0.024), + 85% in cirrhotic rats(P = 0.018)]. Concomitantly, the portal venous pressure was reduced by 19% in rats with liver cirrhosis. CONCLUSION Overexpression and abrogated zonation of PDE-5 likely contribute to the pathogenesis of cirrhotic portal hypertension. PDE-5 inhibition may therefore be a reasonable therapeutic approach for portal hypertension.
基金Supported by The Korea Health Technology R and D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute(KHIDI)by the Ministry of Health and Welfare,South Korea,No.HI13C0104
文摘AIM: To review the efficacy of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors(PDE5-Is) in lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS) suggestive of benign prostate hyperplasia(LUTS/BPH). METHODS: A comprehensive research was conducted to identify all publications relating to benign prostate hyperplasia and treatment with sildenafil, vardenafil and tadalafil. To assess the efficacy, the changes in total international prostate symptom score(IPSS), IPSS subscore including voiding, storage and quality of life(Qo L), Benign prostatic hyperplasia Impact Index(BII), maximum urinary flow rate(Qmax) and the International Index of Erectile Function(IIEF) were extracted. A meta-analytical technique was used for the analysis of integrated data from the included studies to evaluate the mean difference in the results. RESULTS: Total IPSS score, IIEF and BII showed a significant improvement in trials in which LUTS/BPH with or without erectile dysfunction(ED) were compared with the placebo. For LUTS/BPH, the mean differences of total IPSS score, IIEF and BII are-2.17, 4.88 and-0.43, P < 0.00001, respectively. For LUTS/BPH with comorbid ED, the mean difference are-1.97, 4.54 and-0.52, P < 0.00001, respectively. PDE5-Is appear to improve IPSS storage, voiding and Qo L subscore(mean difference =-0.71,-1.23 and-0.33, P < 0.00001, respectively). Although four doses of tadalafil(2.5, 5, 10 and 20 mg) failed to reach significance in Qmax(mean difference = 0.22, P = 0.10), the 5 mg dose of tadalafil significantly improved the Qmax(mean difference = 0.33, P = 0.03).CONCLUSION: PED5-Is demonstrated efficacy for improving LUTS in BPH patients with or without ED and could be considered to be the first line treatment for LUTS/BPH.
基金Supported by Bayer plc to University of Bedfordshire(ref:SOP ID:BSP-SOP-040)Bayer plc played no part in the design,conduct of the study,data collection,statistical analyses or preparation of the manuscript
文摘AIMTo determine how statins, testosterone (T) replacement therapy (TRT) and phosphodiesterase 5-inhibitors (PDE5I) influence age related mortality in diabetic men.METHODSWe studied 857 diabetic men screened for the BLAST study, stratifying them (mean follow-up = 3.8 years) into: (1) Normal T levels/untreated (total T > 12 nmol/L and free T > 0.25 nmol/L), Low T/untreated and Low T/treated; (2) PDE5I/untreated and PDE5I/treated; and (3) statin/untreated and statin/treated groups. The relationship between age and mortality, alone and with T/TRT, statin and PDE5I treatment was studied using logistic regression. Mortality probability and 95%CI were calculated from the above models for each individual.RESULTSAge was associated with mortality (logistic regression, OR = 1.10, 95%CI: 1.08-1.13, P < 0.001). With all factors included, age (OR = 1.08, 95%CI: 1.06-1.11, P < 0.001), Low T/treated (OR = 0.38, 95%CI: 0.15-0.92, P = 0.033), PDE5I/treated (OR = 0.17, 95%CI: 0.053-0.56, P = 0.004) and statin/treated (OR = 0.59, 95%CI: 0.36-0.97, P = 0.038) were associated with lower mortality. Age related mortality was as described by Gompertz, r<sup>2</sup> = 0.881 when Ln (mortality) was plotted against age. The probability of mortality and 95%CI (from logistic regression) of individuals, treated/untreated with the drugs, alone and in combination was plotted against age. Overlap of 95%CI lines was evident with statins and TRT. No overlap was evident with PDE5I alone and with statins and TRT, this suggesting a change in the relationship between age and mortality.CONCLUSIONWe show that statins, PDE5I and TRT reduce mortality in diabetes. PDE5I, alone and with the other treatments significantly alter age related mortality in diabetic men.
文摘Aim:To examine the changes in the erectile function in diet-induced obese rats and investigate the oral efficacy of DA-8159,a new phosphodiesterase type 5(PDE5)inhibitor,on penile erection in obese rats.Methods:The rats were fed a high-energy diet for 12 weeks and divided into three groups:an obesity-resistant(OR)control group,an obesity- prone(OP)control group,and an OP-DA-8159 treatment(DA-8159)group.The electrostimulation-induced erectile responses were measured in all groups.The body weight,plasma cholesterol,triglyceride and glucose levels were also measured.Results:In the OP control group,the maximum intracavernous pressure(ICP)and ICP/blood pressure(ICP/BP)ratio after electric stimulation were significantly lower than those in OR control group.The corresponding area under the curve(AUC)of the ICP/BP ratio,the detumescence time and the baseline cavernous pressure were also lower than those in the OR control group,but this difference was not significant.The body weight gain,plasma cholesterol and triglyceride level in the OP group were significantly higher than those in the OR group. After administering the DA-8159,a significant increase in the maximum ICP and the ICP/BP ratio were observed.The coerrsponding AUCs in the DA-8159 group were also higher than those in the two control groups.Furthermore,the detumescence time was significantly prolonged after treatment with DA-8159.Conclusion:These results demon- strate that diet-induced obesity affects the erectile function in rats and these erectile dysfunction(ED)can be im- proved by the treatment with DA-8159,indicating DA-8159 might be a treatment option for ED associated with obesity.
文摘Erectile dysfunction(ED)is increasing in prevalence,with estimates that 50%of men between 40 and 70 years of age suffer from the disease.Due to a wide array of available medical interventions,significant focus has been put on combination therapies that can treat ED refractory to first-line treatments such as phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors(PDE5is).However,reviews evaluating monotherapy noninferiority and patient satisfaction of monotherapy versus combination therapy are lacking.A thorough PubMed search was performed to evaluate combination therapy in ED treatment.Articles published between January 2008 and June 2023 were reviewed,including randomized control trials,retrospective analyses,and cohort studies.Combination therapies included PDE5i plus another PDE5i,testosterone supplementation,α-blockers,vacuum erectile devices,intracavernosal injections,and low-intensity shockwave therapy.Based on this review,PDE5i monotherapy is not inferior to combination therapy and has increased satisfaction,convenience,and ease of use for patients with ED.Limitations of current literature on combination therapy include small sample size,limited data on patient satisfaction,possible biases,and limited follow-up time.Further studies will need larger randomized control trials with follow-up times greater than 1 year.
文摘Besides the mainstay of α-blockers and 5α-reductase inhibitors,other forms of medical therapy complete the armamentarium in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS)in men.These treatments can target specific symptoms as well as associated symptoms that would affect the quality of life of the patients.Many patients are bothered by storage symptoms,more so than the voiding symptoms.Antimuscarinics are efficacious and safe,provided the patients do not have high post void residual urine.Many patients with LUTS also have erectile dysfunction,and phosphodiesterase type Ⅴ inhibitors are effective in relieving both LUTS as well as erectile dysfunction for such patients.Phytotherapy provides a popular and safe treatment for LUTS,however,the efficacy of the treatment has not been proven in well conducted prospective randomized controlled studies.
文摘目的评价单独使用磷酸二酯酶-5型(PDE5)抑制剂或联合五羟色胺再摄取抑制剂(SSRIs)对比单独应用SSRIs治疗勃起功能障碍(ED)与早泄(PE)共病的疗效与安全性。方法检索下述网站:知网、PubMed、Web of Science、Embase、万方、维普数据库、中国生物医学文献服务系统、中华医学期刊,自建库起至2022年11月,单独使用PDE5抑制剂或联合SSRIs对比单独应用SSRIs治疗ED与PE共病的随机对照试验,用Revman 5.4.1软件分析阴道内射精潜伏期(IELT)、国际勃起功能指数5项问卷(IIEF-5)评分及不良反应率。结果最终纳入文献9篇,涉及793例患者。Meta分析显示:与单独应用SSRIs治疗ED与PE共病相比,单独使用PDE5抑制剂或联合SSRIs治疗后患者IELT更高[MD=1.99,95%CI(1.51~2.46),P<0.001]、IIEF-5评分更高[MD=4.61,95%CI(3.68~5.55),P<0.001],不良反应无统计学差异[RR=0.99,95%CI(0.74~1.31),P=0.92]。结论治疗ED与PE共病患者时,应优先治疗ED或同时治疗ED和PE,在ED和PE方面都能获得更好的治疗效果,同时不良反应也没有增加。
文摘Many aging men will experience lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS).Phosphodiesterase type 5(PDE5)inhibitors have shown promise in treating LUTS in these patients.PDE5 inhibitors mediate their effects through several pathways including cAMP,NO/cGMP,Kchannel modulated pathways,and the L-cysteine/H2S pathway.PDE5 inhibitors exert their effect in muscle cells,nerve fibers,and interstitial cells(ICs).The use of PDE5 inhibitors led to improvement in LUTS.This included urodynamic parameters.PDE5 inhibitors may play a significant role in LUTS due to their effect on the bladder rather than the prostate.