The role of nitric oxide in apoptosis

Jianrong Li, Timothy R. Billiar*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Nitric oxide (NO) has been shown to play important roles in modulating cell viability. Both proapoptotic and antiapoptotic functions of NO have been reported. This article discusses our current understanding on the mechanisms responsible for the dual actions of NO in regulating apoptosis and propose that one common mechanism for NO-mediated inhibition of apoptosis is the inhibition of caspases via nitrosylation. Copyright (C) 2000 by W.B. Saunders Company.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)46-50
Number of pages5
JournalSeminars in Perinatology
Volume24
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes

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