In a study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers found that a high dose of inhaled nitric oxide reduced drug-resistant Pseudomonas in a large-animal ICU model.
About Nitric Oxide:
It exists in a gaseous state and is composed of one nitrogen and one oxygen atom.
Formation: It is formed through nitrogen oxidation.
It can be created when lightning occurs, uniting nitrogen and oxygen in the air, or commercially by burning ammonia.
Properties of Nitric Oxide:
It is a colorless, toxic gas.
It is noncombustible but accelerates the burning of combustible material.
It can be found in the natural environment and within parts of the human body.
Roles of Nitric Oxide:
It plays important chemical signaling roles in humans and animals, plus some medical uses.
In animals, nitric oxide transmits signals to cells in the cardiovascular, nervous, and immune systems.
The body synthesizes it from the amino acid L-arginine with the help of nitric oxide synthase.
It helps regulate blood pressure by dilating blood vessels and acts as a neurotransmitter.
Impact on Environment: Nitric oxide is generated by automotive engines and thermal power plants, making it a serious air pollutant.
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