Hydrogen sulfide as a mediator of human corpus cavernosum smooth-muscle relaxation
Hydrogen sulfide as a mediator of human corpus cavernosum smooth-muscle relaxation
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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English
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is synthesized by 2 enzymes, cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) and cystathionine γ-lyase (CSE). L-Cysteine (L-Cys) acts as a natural substrate for the synthesis of H₂S. Human penile tissue possesses both CBS and CSE, and tissue homogenates efficiently convert L-Cys to H₂S. CBS and CSE are localized in the muscular trabeculae and...
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Hydrogen sulfide as a mediator of human corpus cavernosum smooth-muscle relaxation
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TN_cdi_jstor_primary_40441840
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_jstor_primary_40441840
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0027-8424
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1091-6490
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10.1073/pnas.0807974105
