Week #16 - Nitric Oxide

Greetings,

Welcome to the 16th week of the Wellness & Lifestyle Guide. Today, our message is on nitric oxide.

In 1998, Nitric Oxide (NO) was the element behind the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. It was found that nitrous oxide acts as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system.

Source #1:

https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1998/7543-the-nobel-prize-in-physiology-or-medicine-1998/

Source #2:

https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1998/press-release/

Focus Point #1: 

"Nitric oxide protects the heart, stimulates the brain, kills bacteria, etc."

Focus Point #2:

"We know today that NO acts as a signal molecule in the nervous system, as a weapon against infections, as a regulator of blood pressure and as a gatekeeper of blood flow to different organs."

Focus Point #3:

"Scientists are currently testing whether NO can be used to stop the growth of tumours since this gas can induce programmed cell death, apoptosis."

Focus Point #4:

"Diagnostic analyses: Inflammatory diseases can be revealed by analysing the production of NO from e.g. lungs and intestines. This is used for diagnosing asthma, colitis, and other diseases."

Until next time,

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