Nitric Oxide
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Nitric Oxide Definition
An unstable free-radical gas which reacts rapidly with oxygen to form nitrogen oxides. Water soluble, NO is produced normally in numerous tissues and is considered to be a mediator of cell-to cell communication; it functions in numerous processes including vasodilation, inflammation, and neurotransmission. (NCI04)
Nitric Oxide Synonyms
Nitric Oxide, Endothelium-Derived Relaxing Factor, Inomax, NITRIC OXIDE
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