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Mesh term Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases, Type 5

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3',5'-Cyclic-AMP Phosphodiesterases
3',5'-Cyclic-GMP Phosphodiesterases

Description

A cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase subfamily that is highly specific for CYCLIC GMP. It is found predominantly in vascular tissue and plays an important role in regulating VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE contraction.



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