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Name:	Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases, Type 5
Description:	A cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase subfamily that is highly specific for CYCLIC GMP. It is found predominantly in vascular tissue and plays an important role in regulating VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE contraction.
Synonyms:	Phosphodiesterase 5; Phosphodiesterase V; PDE5 Phosphodiesterases; Phosphodiesterases, PDE5; cGMP-Binding, cGMP-Specific 3',5'-cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterase; Phosphodiesterase-5