Regulation of murine airway responsiveness by endothelial nitric oxide synthase

Nitric oxide (NO) is a potent vasodilator, but it can also modulate contractile responses of the airway smooth muscle. Whether or not endothelial (e) NO synthase (NOS) contirbutes to the regulation of bronchial tone is unknown at present.

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Published in:American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology 2001-07, Vol.25 (1), p.L258-L267
Main Authors: FELETOU, Michel, LONCHAMPT, Michel, CANET, Emmanuel, COGE, Francis, GALIZZI, Jean-Pierre, BASSOULLET, Claire, MERIAL, Christelle, ROBINEAU, Pascale, BOUTIN, Jean A, HUANG, Paul L, VANHOUTTE, Paul M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air breathing
Biological and medical sciences
Cells
Cellular biology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Lungs
Medical research
Oxygen
Respiratory system
Respiratory system: anatomy, metabolism, gas exchange, ventilatory mechanics, respiratory hemodynamics
Vertebrates: respiratory system
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Summary:Nitric oxide (NO) is a potent vasodilator, but it can also modulate contractile responses of the airway smooth muscle. Whether or not endothelial (e) NO synthase (NOS) contirbutes to the regulation of bronchial tone is unknown at present.
ISSN:1040-0605
1522-1504