[Advances in superenzyme gene therapy in penile rehabilitation]

Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2013 Apr;19(4):350-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an almost unavoidable complication of radical prostatectomy. At present, though the concept of penile rehabilitation (PR) is accepted by most clinicians, the outcomes of erectile function recovery vary widely. Prostacyclin (PGI2) is a prostanoid and a main vasoprotectant which induces smooth muscle relaxation, but not used for replacement therapy because of its high unstability. SuperEnzyme is capable of continuous, specific and targeted promotion of PGI2 synthesis, and helps PR in ED patients after radical prostatectomy. SuperEnzyme gene therapy has a promising prospect for PR and the management of ED. This review updates SuperEnzyme gene therapy in PR.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Enzyme Therapy
  • Epoprostenol
  • Erectile Dysfunction / rehabilitation
  • Erectile Dysfunction / therapy*
  • Genetic Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penile Erection
  • Penis
  • Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases / metabolism

Substances

  • Epoprostenol
  • Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases