Abstract | PURPOSE: MATERIALS AND METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: The presence and anatomical localizations of nitric oxide synthase isoforms in the human clitoris indicate that nitric oxide is generated in this organ. These data suggest that nitric oxide may be involved in the erectile physiology of the clitoris as a modulator of clitoral smooth muscle activity. Functional studies are required to support this hypothesis.
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Authors | A L Burnett, D C Calvin, R I Silver, D S Peppas, S G Docimo |
Journal | The Journal of urology
(J Urol)
Vol. 158
Issue 1
Pg. 75-8
(Jul 1997)
ISSN: 0022-5347 [Print] United States |
PMID | 9186326
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Isoenzymes
- Nitric Oxide Synthase
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Topics |
- Child
- Clitoris
(chemistry)
- Female
- Humans
- Immunohistochemistry
- Infant
- Isoenzymes
(analysis)
- Nitric Oxide Synthase
(analysis)
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