REVIEW ARTICLE
Nitric Oxide Balance in Health and Diseases: Implications for New Treatment Strategies
Musbau A. Akanji1, Anne A. Adeyanju2, Damilare Rotimi3, Oluyomi S. Adeyemi3, *
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2020Volume: 14
First Page: 25
Last Page: 32
Publisher ID: TOBIOCJ-14-25
DOI: 10.2174/1874091X02014010025
Article History:
Received Date: 24/2/2020Revision Received Date: 10/5/2020
Acceptance Date: 11/5/2020
Electronic publication date: 31/07/2020
Collection year: 2020

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Abstract
Nitric Oxide (NO) is an essential signaling molecule with diverse physiological functions in humans. The steady-state concentration and site of production of nitric oxide determine its effects in biological systems. The human cells are exposed to both beneficial and harmful effects of NO. These dual effects of NO could depend on its local concentration in the cells. Additionally, the rate of synthesis, translocation, direct interaction with other molecules, and signals contribute to the biochemical and physiological effects of NO. In this review, the biochemical and physiological role of NO, particularly in health and disease as touching on cell signaling, oxidative stress, immunity, as well as cardiovascular protection amongst others, is focused on. Therefore, this review objectively discusses the dual functionality of NO in living cells.