Open AccessExpression and Distribution of Free Zinc in Penile Erectile Tissue
Author(s) -
Beom Seok Kang,
Sang Won Suh,
Dae Yul Yang,
Bo Young Choi,
Won Ki Lee
Publication year - 2023
Publication title -
the world journal of men's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.711
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 2287-4690
pISSN - 2287-4208
DOI - 10.5534/wjmh.210168
Subject(s) - erectile tissue , enos , intracellular , zinc , endocrinology , medicine , stimulation , chemistry , anatomy , erectile dysfunction , nitric oxide , andrology , nitric oxide synthase , biochemistry , organic chemistry
Several studies have shown that zinc has a significant influence on erectile function. However, no studies evaluating the cellular distribution of free zinc in penile erectile tissue have been performed. Therefore, this study aimed to test whether free zinc is present in penile tissue and whether it may be involved in the electrical stimulation (ES)-induced penile erection.