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nitric oxide (nitrogen monoxide) A gaseous mediator in mammals and other vertebrates, especially in the cardiovascular and nervous systems. It is produced in tissues from molecular oxygen and the amino acid arginine by the enzyme nitric oxide synthase and diffuses to neighbouring cells, where it stimulates formation of the intracellular messenger cyclic GMP. The effects of nitric oxide include relaxation of smooth muscle and dilation of blood vessels. It also inhibits platelet aggregation and adhesion, may act as a neurotransmitter in some tissues, and may influence neuronal development. Certain cells of the immune system also produce nitric oxide, which is converted to the cytotoxic peroxynitrite anion (
–O–O–N=O). This has nonspecific activity against tumour cells and pathogens, including protozoan and metazoan parasites.
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EXHALED NITRIC OXIDE LEVELS AFTER SPECIFIC INAHALATORY CHALLENGE TEST IN SUBJECTS WITH DIAGNOSED OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA
Magazine article from: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 7/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...may confirm the usefulness of exhaled nitric oxide measurements for diagnosing OA Key words: Nitric oxides, Occupational asthma, Diagnostics INTRODUCTION Nitric oxide (NO) is an endogenous, soluble gas...
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Nitric Oxide super breakthrough from Germany with 7 worldwide government patents ... the 'missing link' to forcing Nitric Oxide production beyond physiological normality!
Magazine article from: Flex; 12/1/2005; 700+ words
; ...at MHP to push "NO" Nitric Oxide production beyond physiological...A super infusion of Nitric Oxide is just one of the...the production of Nitric Oxide. Supplementing with arginine...increases endothelial Nitric Oxide, however the amount...
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Nitric oxide can prevent lung disease and death for premature infants.
Newspaper article from: Drug Week; 12/26/2003; 700+ words
; ...net) -- Low doses of inhaled nitric oxide can decrease the risk of chronic...ventilator - either oxygen plus inhaled nitric oxide, or oxygen alone. The nitric...They were reassured to find that nitric oxide did not cause either problem...
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Nitric oxide can save lives.
Newspaper article from: Nutrition Health Review; 1/1/1995; 700+ words
; ...by Science magazine, nitric oxide has found another use...potential lifesaver. Nitric oxide performs many different...respond well to nitric oxide survived, he said...dramatic deterioration when nitric oxide levels were reduced...
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Nitric oxide deficiency raises cardiovascular disease risk in African Americans.
Newspaper article from: Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week; 7/3/2004; 700+ words
; ...serious deficiency of nitric oxide, a small molecule vital...understanding of nitric oxide and related molecules...great potential to produce nitric oxide and can be corrected very...maintain healthy levels of nitric oxide in the cardiovascular...
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Nitric oxide may help treat sickle cell anemia.
Magazine article from: Science News; 1/29/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...more than a decade ago, nitric oxide, or NO, was primarily...who tested nitric oxide's effects in infants...theorized that inhaled nitric oxide might benefit patients...demonstrated that inhaled nitric oxide dilated blood vessels...
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NITRIC OXIDE KEY TO NEWBORN LUNG CONDITION
News Wire article from: United Press International; 6/13/2001; 700+ words
; ...Press International 06-13-2001 Nitric oxide key to newborn lung condition NASHVILLE...Scientists say a lack of nitric oxide is the key to understanding...mitigate the deficits and prompt nitric oxide formation that will reduce if not...
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Nitric oxide in Asians misleads asthma tests
Newspaper article from: Honolulu Star - Bulletin; 1/22/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...chemical marker for asthma, nitric oxide, occurs in the breath...showed higher levels of nitric oxide in Asian patients...doing studies on nitric oxide, mostly with adults...said. "So we find it (nitric oxide) helpful as a measure...
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Nitric Oxide-Releasing Materials Might Reduce Infections.
Newspaper article from: Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week; 10/7/2001; 700+ words
; ...have found they can store nitric oxide in sol-gel based materials...used to coat implants. Nitric oxide, a natural anti...acid groups to nitric oxide "donors" by exposing...the compounds released nitric oxide gas continuously...
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Nitric oxide: A challenge to chiropractic
Magazine article from: The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association; 3/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...Medicine recognized the biological significance of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is derived from the amino acid arginine. It...of the remarkable bio-messaging role played by nitric oxide (NO). A medline search found more than 18,000...
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nitric oxide
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
nitric oxide or nitrogen monoxide, a colorless gas formed...deg;C; b.p. -151.8°C. Nitric oxide readily combines with oxygen or air...separated by ultraviolet light to produce nitric oxide and highly reactive oxygen atoms...
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NOx (Nitrogen Oxides)
Book article from: Pollution A to Z
NO x (Nitrogen Oxides) NOx is a common term for the more reactive nitrogen oxides and includes nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), but...Atmospheric NOx also reacts to produce nitric acid. While it is stable in dry air...
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nitrous oxide
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
nitrous oxide or nitrogen (I) oxide, chemical compound, N 2 O, a colorless...about 240°C to produce nitrous oxide and water; the reaction must be carefully...prepared it from "nitrous air" (nitric oxide, NO) by treatment with iron...
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Nitric Acid
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...ammonia with oxygen gas. The nitric acid which is produced can...relatively inexpensively. Nitric acid is also formed from the reaction of nitrogen oxides produced during the combustion...in the atmosphere and form nitric acid, one cause of acid...
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nitric acid
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...fuming nitric acid. White fuming nitric acid (WFNA) is similar to...anhydrous variety, and red fuming nitric acid (RFNA) has a reddish brown color from dissolved nitrogen oxides. When treated with hydrogen...varieties form inhibited fuming nitric acid, which has increased corrosion...
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