Effects of Next-Generation Low-Energy Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Erectile Dysfunction in an Animal Model of Diabetes.
Hyun Cheol JeongSeung Hwan JeonZhu Guan QunKang Seob KimSae Woong ChoiFahad BashraheelWoong Jin BaeSu Jin KimHyuk Jin ChoU Syn HaSung-Hoo HongJi Youl LeeDu-Geon MoonSae Woong KimPublished in: The world journal of men's health (2017)
Electromagnetic cylinder ESWT device resulted in increased VEGF, nNOS, and eNOS expression; reduced smooth muscle atrophy; and increased endothelial cell regeneration in a DM-associated ED model. Our data suggest that safe and effective application could be possible in future clinical studies.
Keyphrases
- smooth muscle
- endothelial cells
- nitric oxide synthase
- type diabetes
- poor prognosis
- stem cells
- glycemic control
- emergency department
- cardiovascular disease
- vascular endothelial growth factor
- high glucose
- electronic health record
- current status
- nitric oxide
- binding protein
- cell proliferation
- insulin resistance
- weight loss
- bone marrow
- wound healing
- data analysis
- replacement therapy