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.
Also Known As:
Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases, Type 5; PDE5 Phosphodiesterases; Phosphodiesterase 5; Phosphodiesterase 5A; Phosphodiesterase 5A, cGMP-Specific; Phosphodiesterase Type 5; Phosphodiesterase Type V; Phosphodiesterase V; Phosphodiesterase-5; cGMP-Binding, cGMP-Specific 3',5'-cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterase; Phosphodiesterase 5A, cGMP Specific; Phosphodiesterases, PDE5; Type 5, Phosphodiesterase; Type V, Phosphodiesterase; cGMP-Specific Phosphodiesterase 5A