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ReviewNephro-urology monthly2013

Rationale for the use of prostaglandins and phosphodiesterase inhibitors in the treatment of functional bladder disorders.

Mohammad Sajjad Rahnama'i, Gommert A Van Koeveringe, Philip E Van Kerrebroeck

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Review in Nephro-urology monthly, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Mohammad Sajjad Rahnama'iMaastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Gommert A Van KoeveringeMaastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Philip E Van KerrebroeckMaastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+), Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Maastricht University Medical Centre · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In this paper a general discussion of the available data on the role of prostaglandin (PG) and phosphodiesterase is discussed. Functional studies would be a next step to understand the functional meaning of the data described in this paper. The data presented are a basis for further research on selective modulation of the EP1 and EP2 receptor which could be a therapeutic target in functional bladder disorders such as OAB. PDE inhibitors are closer to clinical use, as these drugs have been studied and registered for other indications such as erectile dysfunction in men. Therefore, in vivo studies in human subjects can be conducted on short term. However, from a scientific point of view, it is very important to unravel the exact site of action and role of PDE inhibition with in vitro and in vivo studies as is the case with PG. In this way, a combination of drugs targeting different mechanisms involved in bladder physiology such as PG, cGMP, cAMP, and muscarinic receptors, could reduce side effects and improve efficacy.

Indexed as

Phosphodiesterase InhibitorsProstaglandin, Receptors, Prostaglandin E, EP1 SubtypeReceptors, Prostaglandin E, EP2 SubtypeUrinary Bladder

Identifiers

PMID24693500
PMCPMC3955285
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