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This study aimed to explore the effect of aerobic exercise on the expression of alpha-smooth muscle actin (\u03b1-SMA) and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in the penile tissue of diabetic rat models. Methods: This true-experimental study used 24 male Rattus norvegicus (Wistar), aged 12 weeks, randomly assigned to three groups: control (C), diabetic without intervention (NE), and diabetic with aerobic exercise (E). The aerobic exercise was performed for 60 minutes per session, 5 days a week, for 10 weeks. The expression of eNOS and \u03b1-SMA in penile tissues was analysed by immunohistochemistry and quantified by Image J Software Version 1.54p. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software version 29.0, including tests for homogeneity and normality, followed by one-way ANOVA with LSD or Tukey post-hoc tests for normally distributed data, or the Kruskal-Wallis test for non-normal distributions. Results: There was no significant difference in eNOS expression among the three groups (p&gt;0.05). However, \u03b1-SMA expression showed a significant difference among the three groups (p&lt;0.05). Group E showed a significant increase in \u03b1-SMA expression compared to Group NE (p=0.034). Conclusions: Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise improves \u03b1-SMA expression in the penile tissue of diabetic rats, contributing to better erectile function. 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