A study conducted on rats reveals the importance of fibroblasts in maintaining the hardness of the penis. Greater frequency of erections stimulates their proliferation
About 20% of men may suffer from erectile dysfunction, a problem that increases with age. Scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden have discovered a method that could help find new therapeutic options for impotence. They publish the results of their work in the latest issue of Science
,Research conducted on rats shows that fibroblastsConnective tissue cells play an important role in achieving penile erection, a function that was previously unknown.
As they explain, fibroblasts are essential to achieving blood flow and retention in the penis. But, in addition, scientists have shown that greater frequency of erections stimulates the proliferation of fibroblasts. i.e, More erections, more fibroblasts and hence, less erectile dysfunction problems.
The researchers say this mechanism opens a new avenue for therapeutic exploration, as training may promote the proliferation of fibroblasts and the achievement of better erections.
The fact that the ability to maintain an erection decreases with age may be due to reduced numbers of fibroblasts in the penis.
In any case, and although in this sense the erectile mechanisms in rats and humans are similar, more studies are necessary, before definitive conclusions can be drawn about this possible new approach to erectile dysfunction.
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