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Nitric Oxide Modulation

Meaning

Nitric oxide modulation refers to the physiological and pharmacological regulation of the synthesis, bioavailability, and action of nitric oxide (NO), a crucial gaseous signaling molecule in the human body. NO is a potent endogenous vasodilator that plays a central role in regulating vascular tone, blood flow, and blood pressure. Furthermore, it acts as a neurotransmitter and is involved in immune response and mitochondrial respiration. Modulating NO bioavailability is a therapeutic target in cardiovascular medicine, and its production is significantly influenced by sex hormones, such as estrogen, which promotes its synthesis.