Nitric Oxide Synthesis in Brain is Stimulated By Oxygen

  • Stephen R. Thom
  • Donald G. Buerk
Part of the Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology book series (AEMB, volume 510)

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the impact of elevated partial pressures of 02 on the steady state level of nitric oxide (*NO) in the central nervous system. Previous investigations have inferred that elevations in brain 02 tension alter concentrations of X10. However, conclusions were based on measurements of the products produced as a consequence of `NO production, rather than direct measurements, and the results have been contradictory (1-4).

Keywords

Nitric Oxide Cerebral Blood Flow Hyperbaric Oxygen Local Blood Flow Laser Doppler Flowmeter 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Stephen R. Thom
    • 1
  • Donald G. Buerk
    • 1
  1. 1.Departments of Emergency Medicine and PhysiologyInstitute for Environmental Medicine, University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia

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