Heparin-binding epidermal growth factor–like growth factor improves erectile function in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice
Fitri Rahma Fridayana,
Jiyeon Ock,
Fang-Yuan Liu
et al.
Abstract:Background
Heparin-binding epidermal growth factor–like growth factor (HB-EGF) serves as a pro-angiogenic factor; however, there is to our knowledge currently no reported research on the relationship between HB-EGF and diabetic erectile dysfunction (ED).
Aim
In this study we aimed to determine whether HB-EGF can improve the erectile function of streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice and to explore the related mechanisms.
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