WMSM 2012 - Nitric oxide-releasing polymeric microspheres as a therapy for erectile dysfunction - Session Highlights

CHICAGO, IL USA (UroToday) - Mohit Khera, MD, reported an animal study of nitric oxide-releasing polymeric microspheres used as a therapy for erectile dysfunction. wmsm

NO-releasing microspheres were used in diabetic rats for 3-4 weeks and demonstrated significant improvement in erectile response. Researchers concluded this data is a promising approach for ED either as a monotherapy or in combination with oral medications.

Presented by Mohit Khera, MD* at the annual World Meeting on Sexual Medicine (WMSM) - August 26 - 30, 2012 - Sheraton Chicago - Chicago, Illinois USA

*Baylor College of Medicine

 


 Reported for UroToday by Karen Roberts, Medical Editor