Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases (PDEs) have roles in numerous biological processes and their dysfunction has been associated with various diseases including those affecting the nervous system, the cardiovascular system, fertility, immunity, cancer and metabolism. Here, Kelly and colleagues assess the current status of therapeutic PDE inhibitors, and highlight emerging novel strategies to therapeutically target PDE function.
- George S. Baillie
- Gonzalo S. Tejeda
- Michy P. Kelly