Meet Nitric Oxide, A Molecule Of The Year!
Posted by SC on Jan 12th 2021
Nitric oxide (chemical formula NO and also known as nitrogen
monoxide) is an interesting chemical compound that can be a blessing and a
curse. You may automatically hear nitric oxide and think of fumes from vehicles
or power plants, and you would be correct, as it can be an air pollutant.
However, as peculiar as it may sound, this molecule plays a very important
positive role within many living things, including humans.
Nitric oxide is considered a messenger
molecule" because of its unique quality to signal the lining of blood
vessels to relax, thus promoting blood flow. This can be particularly
beneficial for problems related to neurology, immunology and cardiology.
In fact, nitric oxide is a sort of celebrity in the world of physiology. In
1992, the respected journal Science recognized nitric oxide as Molecule of the Year"! (This award is now known as Breakthrough of the Year" and is regarded as one of the
highest recognitions in science.)
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