Cyclic GMP protects human macrophages against peroxynitrite-induced apoptosis

• Main Authors: Rossi Adriano G (Author), Webb David J (Author), Shaw Catherine A (Author), Megson Ian L (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nitric oxide (NO) can be both pro- and anti-apoptotic in various cell types, including macrophages. This apparent paradox may result from the actions of NO-related species generated in the microenvironment of the cell, for example th...