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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Language: | English |
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International Union of Crystallography
2020-03-01
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Series: | IUCrJ |
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Online Access: | http://scripts.iucr.org/cgi-bin/paper?S2052252520000986 |