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Article: New erectile dysfunction study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Pretoria.
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- December 10, 2008
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Scientists discuss in 'Novel xanthones from Securidaca longepedunculata with activity against erectile dysfunction' new findings in erectile dysfunction. "Securidaca longepedunculata is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction in South Africa," scientists in Pretoria, South Africa report (see also Erectile Dysfunction).
"The aim of the study was to isolate and identify the active constituents and to determine their activity in the relaxation of corpus cavernosal smooth muscle. Bioassay guided isolation of the bioactive compounds using a smooth muscle relaxation bioassay and structural elucidation was carried out using different spectroscopic techniques ...