Nitrate tolerance and the links with endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress.
Identification of nitric oxide as the molecule responsible for endothelial dependant vasodilatation has led to an explosion of interest in endothelial function. Oxidative stress has been identified as an important factor in the development of tolerance to organic nitrates. This review examines the evidence supporting this recently developed theory and how mechanisms of nitrate tolerance may link with the wider picture of primary nitric oxide resistance.
Fayers
Katherine E
KE
Academic Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hants, PO6 3LY, UK. katefayers@hotmail.com
Cummings
Michael H
MH
Shaw
Kenneth M
KM
Laight
David W
DW
D001120:Arginine / Q000378:metabolism*; D042783:Endothelial Cells; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D009566:Nitrates / Q000502:physiology*; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D018384:Oxidative Stress / Q000502:physiology*; D012084:Renin-Angiotensin System / Q000502:physiology; D013481:Superoxides / Q000378:metabolism; D014664:Vasodilation / Q000502:physiology*
D009566:Nitrates; D013481:Superoxides; D009569:Nitric Oxide; D001120:Arginine