[Advances in the studies of pancreatic kininogenase in male reproduction]

Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2021 May;27(5):445-449.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

With the increasing attention to the relationship between male reproductive system diseases and microcirculation disorders, pancreatic kininogenase, a drug to improve microcirculation, is becoming a focus in the studies of the treatment of male reproductive diseases. It is reported recently that pancreatic kininogenase has a similar effect to type-5 phosphodiesterase inhibitors and may become a new drug for the treatment of ED. This article mainly discusses the possible action mechanisms of pancreatic kininogenase from the aspects of kallikrein-kinin system and pancreatic kininogenase promoting semen liquefaction and improving sperm quality and erectile function.

Keywords: erectile dysfunction; microcirculation disorder; oligoasthenozoospermia; pancreatic kininogenase.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Genitalia, Male*
  • Humans
  • Kallikreins*
  • Male
  • Reproduction

Substances

  • Kallikreins