title: [Nitric oxide--doctor or killer?].
abstract: This study shows present knowledge on the role of nitric oxide (NO)--a reactive gas that functions both as a signaling molecule in endothelial cells and nerve cells and as a killer molecule. The article also presents how we can use NO in treatment.
authors.affiliation: Kliniki Neonatologii Katedry Połoznictwa i Ginekologii Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej w Katowicach.
authors.forename: Małgorzata
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Baumert
mesh_terms: D042783:Endothelial Cells / Q000378:metabolism; D016166:Free Radical Scavengers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019001:Nitric Oxide Synthase / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D016166:Free Radical Scavengers; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D009569:Nitric Oxide; D019001:Nitric Oxide Synthase