title: [Biosynthesis of nitric oxide and its function in organism].
abstract: Nitric oxide (NO) is a gas with diverse biological activities produced from L-arginine by nitric oxide synthetase (NOS). This article provides a short overview of the basic function of NO which takes part in smooth muscle relaxation, neurotransmission, modulation of inflammation in a number of tissues and pathological conditions. The discovery of these new physiological and pathological pathways allows for better understanding of many complex processes. It opens a new field for better treatment of many diseases.
authors.affiliation: Z Kliniki Okulistyki Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku.
authors.forename: Katarzyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Komaszyło
authors.forename: Renata
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zalewska
authors.forename: Zofia
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Mariak
authors.forename: Róza Julia
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Wiśniewska
mesh_terms: D005123:Eye / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000502:physiology*; D019001:Nitric Oxide Synthase / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D009569:Nitric Oxide; D019001:Nitric Oxide Synthase