| Literature DB >> 21777142 |
Péter Hegyi1, Zoltán Rakonczay.
Abstract
SIGNIFICANCE: Nitric oxide (NO), a ubiquitous gaseous signaling molecule, contributes to both pancreatic physiology and pathophysiology. RECENT ADVANCES: The present review provides a general overview of NO synthesis, signaling, and function. Further, it specifically discusses NO metabolism and its effects in the exocrine pancreas and focuses on the role of NO in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis and pancreatic ischemia/reperfusion injury. CRITICAL ISSUES: Unfortunately, the role of NO in pancreatic physiology and pathophysiology remains controversial in numerous areas. Many questions regarding the messenger molecule still remain unanswered. FUTURE DIRECTIONS: Probably the least is known about the downstream targets of NO, which need to be identified, especially at the molecular level.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21777142 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2011.4063
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Antioxid Redox Signal ISSN: 1523-0864 Impact factor: 8.401