Definitions for "Nitric oxide"
A gas naturally produced by the body that can be given to help expand blood vessels; sometimes used to treat babies with PPHN.
Gas with short half-life, synthesized by nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in neurones and vascular epithelial lining of blood vessels. Thought to have important and varied actions as neuromodulator and vasodilator agent. See endothelium-derived relaxing factor.
A gas given to a patient on the ventilator to help improve the ability of oxygen to cross into the blood stream when lungs are infected or damaged.
A gaseous signaling molecule with multiple roles in plants and animals. Also, an air pollutant produced by burning fossil fuels.
Signaling molecule which leads to vasodilation.
One of the natural substances in the body which is believed to play a role in signaling hair to grow. Low levels of NO are associated with slow growth or loss, while increased levels are associated with growth. NO levels are inhibited by Superoxide Radicals. Chemically it is similar to Minoxidil.
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