Reduced arginine availability and nitric oxide production.
Clin Nutr
; 21(4): 273-9, 2002 Aug.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12135586
ABSTRACT
The precursor for nitric oxide (NO) synthesis is the amino acid arginine. Reduced arginine availability may limit NO production. Arginine availability for NO synthesis may be regulated by de novo arginine production from citrulline, arginine transport across the cell membrane, and arginine breakdown by arginase.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Arginina
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Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Nutr
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Holanda