| Literature DB >> 18304211 |
Debra A Schwinn1, Claus G Roehrborn.
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common cause of urinary outflow obstruction in aging men leading to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). alpha(1)-Adrenoceptors (alpha(1)ARs) antagonists (blockers) have become a mainstay of LUTS treatment because they relax prostate smooth muscle and decrease urethral resistance, as well as relieving bladder LUTS symptoms. A review of key recent clinical trials suggests new insights into the role of specific alpha(1)AR subtypes in the treatment of LUTS.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18304211 PMCID: PMC2329815 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2007.01956.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Urol ISSN: 0919-8172 Impact factor: 3.369