[Biosynthesis of nitric oxide and its function in organism].
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.
Komaszyło
Katarzyna
K
Z Kliniki Okulistyki Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku.
Zalewska
Renata
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Mariak
Zofia
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Wiśniewska
Róza Julia
RJ
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*
D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D009569:Nitric Oxide; D019001:Nitric Oxide Synthase