title: Nitric oxide and cardiovascular disease.
abstract: Endothelium-derived nitric oxide is an important regulatory molecule in cardiovascular function. Reduced availability of nitric oxide has been implicated in the pathogenesis of hypertension and atherosclerosis.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Gardiner Institute, Western Infirmary, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McIntyre
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Dominiczak
mesh_terms: D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000628:therapy; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000378:metabolism; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D015316:Genetic Therapy; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000628:therapy; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000378:metabolism*; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D009569:Nitric Oxide