Research progress of nitric oxide in vascular regulation / 国际儿科学杂志

ABSTRACT

In the mid-1980s,nitric oxide(NO),a gaseous signal molecule caused widespread concern in the field of science,and was named asthe star molecule of the 1990s by Science.Gaseous signal molecule is a new concept in various scientific areas,which has created a new situation of scientific research.NO is an important substance in regulating the physiological functions of the body,and it has physiological significance of regulating vascular tension,regulating blood pressure and inhibiting vascular smooth muscle proliferation in the cardiovascular system.NO also shows important pathophysiological significance in the pathogenesis of hypertension,atherosclerosis,hypercholesteremia and pulmonary hypertension.