The Plymouth Student Scientist
Document Type
Literature Review
Abstract
Nitric oxide (NO) was discovered as a biologically active molecule over two decades ago and it has since been recognised as one of the most versatile components of the immune system, with involvement in both cytotoxic and regulatory functions. It is a readily diffusible gas that has been established as a universal messenger, capable of mediating cell-cell communication throughout the body. It is involved in the pathogenesis and also the control of infectious diseases, autoimmunity, chronic degenerative diseases and tumours. This review will collate, contrast and compare recently published literature, to provide an up-to-date and contemporary overview of the substantial role that NO plays within the immune system.
Publication Date
2009-12-01
Publication Title
The Plymouth Student Scientist
Volume
2
Issue
2
First Page
270
Last Page
278
ISSN
1754-2383
Deposit Date
May 2019
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Hosking, Hannah
(2009)
"Nitric oxide and the immune system: a literature review,"
The Plymouth Student Scientist: Vol. 2:
Iss.
2, Article 9.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24382/kf9e-h990
Available at:
https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/tpss/vol2/iss2/9
