Research progress on traditional Chinese medicine for erectile dysfunction via the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway

Key Points

• The research aims to examine how traditional Chinese medicine can improve erectile dysfunction by targeting the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
• Review of various traditional Chinese medicinal compounds and their effects on erectile dysfunction.
• Analysis of mechanisms such as smooth muscle cell function regulation and oxidative stress reduction.
• Discussion of the impact of traditional medicines on apoptosis and neuroendocrine functions.
• Traditional Chinese medicines showed efficacy in preventing erectile dysfunction.
• Mechanisms include modulation of smooth muscle cell function and reduction of oxidative stress.
• Certain medicinal compounds inhibit apoptosis and enhance neuroendocrine functions to improve erectile function.