positive regulation of penile erection

I. Involved cell-cell interactions

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Classification
1OXT-OXTRNEU1_HUMAN - OXYR_HUMANLigand-ReceptorSignaling by Oxytocin

II. Literature review

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Namepositive regulation of penile erection
IDGO_0060406
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Biological process

Description

Any process that increases the rate, frequency or extent of penile erection. Penile erection is the hardening, enlarging and rising of the penis which often occurs in the sexually aroused male and enables sexual intercourse. Achieved by increased inflow of blood into the vessels of erectile tissue, and decreased outflow.

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