Nitric Oxide Synthase
Also known as: Human Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase; NOS
Description
Nitric Oxide Synthase is a type of Lyase Enzyme that is abundant within the body's Cells.
Biological Function of NOS
Neurotransmitters
NOS facilitates the body's production of Nitric Oxide (NO) by stripping a Nitrogen atom from Arginine molecules and combining the Nitrogen atom with Oxygen to produce Nitric Oxide. The remaining Argininine (without Nitrogen) becomes Citrulline. [1]
These Substances may Facilitate the Production of NOS
Carbohydrates
Acemannan may increase NOS activity/production in Macrophages. [2]
Electromagnetic Radiation
Far Infrared Radiation may increase the production of Nitric Oxide Synthase (eNOS form). [3]
Hormones
Estradiol may increase the body's production of NOS. [4]
Oxytocin may activate NOS. [5]
Neurotransmitters
Acetylcholine may stimulate the activity of NOS. [6]
Peptides
Carnosine is a substrate for NOS. [7]
Polyphenols
Hesperidin may increase the activity of (endothelial) Nitric Oxide Synthase. [8]
Pycnogenol may increase the activity of NOS. [9]
Quercetin may increase the activity of NOS (eNOS form). [10]
Resveratrol may increase the activity of NOS (eNOS form). [11]
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