Characterization of Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Expression and Functional Activity in the Human Male Lower Urinary Tract

Abstract

The highest expression and biological activity of PDE5 was found in bladder. However, a consistent PDE5 expression and activity was also found in prostatic urethra. In contrast, the prostate gland showed the lowest PDE5 abundance and cultures derived from this tissue were less sensitive to vardenafil.