PDE5A (Phosphodiesterase 5)
PDE5A
cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase highly expressed in corpus cavernosum and pulmonary vasculature.
Function
PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) sustain cGMP signaling for erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Drugs Acting on This Target
| Drug | Action | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Sildenafil | Inhibitor | Yes |