phosphodiesterase
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- noun
- /ˌfɑsfoʊˌdaɪˈɛstərˌeɪz/
- Specialized
- (It inhibits a protein known as phosphodiesterase, which breaks down stimulating proteins in cells).
Examples
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The enzyme phosphodiesterase breaks down cyclic nucleotides, playing a crucial role in cellular signaling.
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Physicians should be made aware that phosphodiesterase medications are used for sexual function problems.
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The disadvantages of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor include blurred vision.
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Effects of Levitra Professional: those studies, patients phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, administering Viagra, you should.
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Cialis may help; it is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to cost of Cialis erection or sustain the side effects.
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A 2003 review article concluded that "recent studies have suggested a role for specific phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors in the management of PPHN and Sildenafil.
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Inhibiting phosphodiesterase can enhance erectile function in men with certain medical conditions.
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Research shows that phosphodiesterase enzymes are essential for regulating levels of key signaling molecules in cells.
Surface Forms
Morphology
phosphodiesterase = phosphodiester (opaque) = phospho + di + ester + ase
The suffix '-ase' is a regular productive marker forming enzyme names from the noun 'phosphodiester', indicating an enzyme acting on phosphodiesters.
Etymology
Phosphodiesterase breaks into three parts: phospho- from 'phosphate', di- meaning 'two', and -ase showing it is an 'enzyme', like in lactase. So, phosphodiesterase is an enzyme that cuts the phosphate links holding parts of DNA, RNA, or small molecules that send signals in cells, which explains why it breaks those molecules down.