Phosphodiesterase 11: a brief review of structure, expression and function

Int J Impot Res. 2006 Nov-Dec;18(6):501-9. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijir.3901441. Epub 2006 Jan 5.

Abstract

Phosphodiesterase 11 (PDE11) is the latest isoform of the phosphodiesterase family to be identified. Interest in PDE11 has increased recently because tadalafil, an oral phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor, cross reacts with PDE11. The function of PDE11 remains largely unknown, but growing evidence points to a possible role in male reproduction. The published literature on PDE11 structure, function and expression is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cloning, Molecular
  • Gene Expression Profiling*
  • Humans
  • Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases / chemistry*
  • Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases / classification
  • Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases / genetics
  • Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases / metabolism*
  • Reproduction / physiology

Substances

  • Phosphoric Diester Hydrolases