Polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences are described. The polypeptide
sequences comprise one or more of: (a) a polypeptide having the deduced amino acid
sequence translated from the polynucleotide sequence in SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID
NO: 5 and variants, fragments, homologues, analogues and derivatives thereof; (b)
a polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 and variants, fragments, homologues, analogues and
derivatives thereof; (c) a polypeptide encoded by the cDNA of NCIMB 41110 and variants,
fragments, homologues, analogues and derivatives thereof; or (d) a polypeptide
which has at least 78% identity to (i) the polypeptide encoded by the polynucleotide
of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 5, (ii) the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2, or (iii)
the polypeptide encoded by the cDNA of NCIMB 41110. Such polypeptide sequences
are, inter alia, useful in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of sexual dysfunction,
in particular male erectile dysfunction (MED) or female sexual dysfunction (FSD),
preferably female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD).