Stem cells can restore erectile function

摘要

Damage to parts of the penis vital for proper erections has been repaired for the first time with the help of stern cells. In rats, the treatment restored full erections, improved blood flow and accelerated healing. Ultimately, the researchers hope to treat the 3 to 9 per cent of men who have Peyronie's disease, which damages the membrane surrounding the chambers within the penis that swell with blood during arousal. This makes it difficult to achieve a straight erection.