Reduced arginine availability and nitric oxide production

M. M. Hallemeesch, W. H. Lamers, N. E. P. Deutz

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Abstract

The precursor for nitric oxide (NO) synthesis is the amino acid arginine. Reduced arginine availability may limit NO production. Arginine availability for NO synthesis may be regulated by de novo arginine production from citrulline, arginine transport across the cell membrane, and arginine breakdown by arginase
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)273-279
JournalClinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Volume21
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002

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