Progress in the Chemistry of Organic Natural Products

by Zechmeister, L.; Herz, W.; Lfak, H.; Kirby, G. W.; Moore, R. E.; Tamm, Ch

• ISBN13: 9783211831656
• ISBN10: 3211831657
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-12-01
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

The volumes of this classic series, now referred to simply as "Zechmeister" after its founder, L. Zechmeister, have appeared under the Springer Imprint ever since the series' inauguration in 1938. The volumes contain contributions on various topics related to the origin, distribution, chemistry, synthesis, biochemistry, function or use of various classes of naturally occurring substances ranging from small molecules to biopolymers. Each contribution is written by a recognized authority in his field and provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the topic in question. Addressed to biologists, technologists, and chemists alike, the series can be used by the expert as a source of information and literature citations and by the non-expert as a means of orientation in a rapidly developing discipline.

Table of Contents

Nitric Oxide: Physiological Roles, Biosynthesis and Medical Uses

Introduction

Discovery in the Vasculature

Platelet Aggregation

NO and the Immune System

NO and the Nervous System

S-Nitrosothiols

NO Activity in the Mammalian Eye

The NO Biosynthetic Pathway

Mechanism of the Nitric Oxide Synthase-Catalysed Reaction

Nitric Oxide Synthase Structure

Clinical Uses of NO and Its Inhibitors

Addendum

Acknowledgements

References

Author Index

Subject Index

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