| Literature DB >> 26027855 |
Yasuko Iwakiri1, Moon Young Kim2.
Abstract
Nitric oxide (NO) and its derivatives play important roles in the physiology and pathophysiology of the liver. Despite its diverse and complicated roles, certain patterns of the effect of NO on the pathogenesis and progression of liver diseases are observed. In general, NO derived from endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) in liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) is protective against disease development, while inducible NOS (iNOS)-derived NO contributes to pathological processes. This review addresses the roles of NO in the development of various liver diseases with a focus on recently published articles. We present here two recent advances in understanding NO-mediated signaling - nitrated fatty acids (NO2-FAs) and S-guanylation - and conclude with suggestions for future directions in NO-related studies on the liver.Entities:
Keywords: eNOS; endothelial cells; iNOS; inflammation; portal hypertension
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26027855 PMCID: PMC4532625 DOI: 10.1016/j.tips.2015.05.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Pharmacol Sci ISSN: 0165-6147 Impact factor: 14.819