Inflammation

NO is produced by several cells

1. Endothelial cells
2. Some neurons
3. Phagocytes

NO is synthesized from L-arginine by: nitric oxide synthase (NOS)

Three different NOS:

1. Endothelial (eNOS)
2. Neuronal (nNOS)
3. Inducible (iNOS) (phagocytes)

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