THE ROLE OF NITRIC OXIDE IN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

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Nitric oxide is produced in high amount from the break down of arginine by a group of enzyme called nitric oxide synthase. Nitric oxide is an intercellular messenger that has been recognized as one of the versatile player in the immune system. Cells of the innate immune system such as macrophages, neutrophil and natural killer use pattern recognition receptors to recognize the molecular patters associated with pathogens. The specific role nitric oxide plays depend on the place of its release which in the immune system inhibits the replication of bacteria.

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Title page i

Approval page ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgement iv

Table of contents v

Abstract vi

Introduction 1

Definition of nitric oxide 3

Production of nitric oxide 5

How nitric oxide works 7

Functions of nitric oxide 9

Side effects and treatment 12

Recommendation and conclusion 13

References 14

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THE ROLE OF NITRIC OXIDE IN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

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