Endothelial nitric oxide synthase in the vascular wall: Mechanisms regulating its expression and enzymatic function

Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) is the main source of nitric oxide (NO) in the vascular wall, a molecule with anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, vasorelaxant, antioxidant and finally antiatherogenic properties. eNOS is expressed in vascular endothelium, and it uses l-arginine as a substrate...

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Main Authors: Demosthenous, M, Antoniades, C, Tousoulis, D, Margaritis, M, Marinou, K, Stefanadis, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011