Influence of nitric oxide on growth of microorganisms: A double-edged sword
10.3724/SP.J.1008.2010.01356
- Author:
De-Dong LI
1
Author Information
1. New Drug R And D Center
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Microorganism;
Nitric oxide;
Two-side
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2010;31(12):1356-1358
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Recently increasing functions of nitric oxide (NO) has been discovered. Researchers around the world have reported that NO plays an important role in the anti-microbial infection; however, more recent studies have found that NO also protect the growth of microorganisms, for example, it can facilitate drug resistance of bacteria and it can protect microorganisms from oxidative stress and pressure. This paper reviews both positive and negative roles of NO on microbial growth and the related mechanisms.
