Life Sciences
Studies from F. Giuliano et al further understanding of life sciences
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, December 22nd, 2008
"Penile erection is a neurovascular process controlled by numerous tightly regulated events, and occurs in response to the activation of pro-erectile autonomic pathways. It is dependent on an adequate inflow of blood to the erectile tissue through both endothelium-dependent vasodilatation and corporal smooth muscle relaxation," scientists writing in the International Journal of Impotence Research report.
"Pathologic alteration in the endothelium of penile vasculature and/or erectile tissue and/or impairment of neurovascular processes can result in erectile dysfunction (ED). Both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and ED have been linked to endothelial dysfunction....
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