Nitric oxide, skin growth and differentiation: more questions than answers?

Clin Exp Dermatol. 1999 Sep;24(5):388-91. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.1999.00509.x.

Abstract

Nitric oxide has varied effects on the skin. In this review the role of nitric oxide in cutaneous wound healing, apoptosis, carcinogenesis and psoriasis is discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Apoptosis
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / etiology
  • Nitric Oxide / physiology*
  • Nitric Oxide / radiation effects
  • Nitric Oxide Synthase / metabolism
  • Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II
  • Psoriasis / metabolism
  • Ultraviolet Rays
  • Wound Healing

Substances

  • Nitric Oxide
  • NOS2 protein, human
  • Nitric Oxide Synthase
  • Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II