Structure and mechanism of copper–carbonic anhydrase II: a nitrite reductase

Nitric oxide (NO) promotes vasodilation through the activation of guanylate cyclase, resulting in the relaxation of the smooth muscle vasculature and a subsequent decrease in blood pressure. Therefore, its regulation is of interest for the treatment and prevention of heart disease. An example is pul...

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Main Authors: Jacob T. Andring, Chae Un Kim, Robert McKenna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Union of Crystallography 2020-03-01
Series:IUCrJ
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Online Access:http://scripts.iucr.org/cgi-bin/paper?S2052252520000986