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Use of the novel biological mediator nitric oxide is described as a selective pulmonary vasodilator when inhaled in low concentrations.
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Zapol, W. (2005). Inhaled Nitric Oxide: Update 2003. In: Kobayashi, K., Tsuchida, E., Horinouchi, H. (eds) Artificial Oxygen Carrier. Keio University International Symposia for Life Sciences and Medicine, vol 12. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/4-431-26651-8_3
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