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Alpha Receptors in the Central Nervous System and Its Effects on Erection Minireview

1999; Wiley; Volume: 20; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/j.1939-4640.1999.tb03371.x

2047-2927

François Giuliano, Olivier Rampin,

Hormonal and reproductive studies

Journal of AndrologyVolume 20, Issue 6 p. 683-687 Free Access Alpha Receptors in the Central Nervous System and Its Effects on Erection Minireview Dr. FRANĈOIS GIULIANO, Corresponding Author Dr. FRANĈOIS GIULIANO Public Assistance Hospital of Paris, Urology ServiceService d'Urologie, CHU de Bicêtre, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 78 rue du Général Leclerc, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorOLIVIER RAMPIN, OLIVIER RAMPIN Vegetative Functions Neurobiology Laboratory of the National Institute of Agronomic Research, Cedex, France.Search for more papers by this author Dr. FRANĈOIS GIULIANO, Corresponding Author Dr. FRANĈOIS GIULIANO Public Assistance Hospital of Paris, Urology ServiceService d'Urologie, CHU de Bicêtre, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 78 rue du Général Leclerc, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorOLIVIER RAMPIN, OLIVIER RAMPIN Vegetative Functions Neurobiology Laboratory of the National Institute of Agronomic Research, Cedex, France.Search for more papers by this author First published: 02 January 2013 https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1939-4640.1999.tb03371.xCitations: 1AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Andersson KE, Wagner G. Physiology of penile erection. 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