A method of treating an individual is described. The method comprise delivering to the individual an agent that is capable of modulating an intermediate conductance calcium-activated potassium (IK
Ca
) channel in the sexual genitalia of the individual; wherein the modulation of the IK
Ca
channel by the agent is capable of mediating a relaxation of corpus cavernosal smooth muscle tone. The agent may be admixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent or exicipient.
本文描述了一种治疗个体的方法。该方法包括向个体输送能够调节个体生殖器中间电导性
钙激活
钾离子通道(IKCa)的药物;其中,药物对IKCa通道的调节能够介导海绵体平滑肌张力的松弛。该药物可以与药学上可接受的载体、稀释剂或辅料混合。