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Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases, Type 5

MESHD054706

A cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase subfamily that is highly specific for CYCLIC GMP. It is found predominantly in vascular tissue and plays an important role in regulating VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE contraction.

Synonyms

  • Phosphodiesterase 5A
  • Phosphodiesterase Type 5
  • Type 5, Phosphodiesterase
  • Phosphodiesterase Type V
  • Type V, Phosphodiesterase
  • Phosphodiesterase 5
  • Phosphodiesterase-5
  • Phosphodiesterase V
  • cGMP-Binding, cGMP-Specific 3',5'-cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterase
  • Phosphodiesterase 5A, cGMP-Specific
  • cGMP-Specific Phosphodiesterase 5A
  • Phosphodiesterase 5A, cGMP Specific
  • PDE5 Phosphodiesterases
  • Phosphodiesterases, PDE5

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:24:44.734Z