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Nitric oxide synthase endothelial isoform (eNOS)
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- eNOS
- Molecular classification
- Enzyme
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Overview
Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), encoded by the NOS3 gene, is an enzyme primarily responsible for generating nitric oxide (NO) in vascular endothelial cells. NO produced by eNOS plays a central role in regulating vascular tone, inhibiting platelet aggregation, and maintaining overall cardiovascular homeostasis. Dysfunction or uncoupling of eNOS contributes significantly to endothelial dysfunction seen in various cardiovascular risk states.
- Other names
- NOS3constitutive NOS (cNOS)
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Mechanism of action
eNOS catalyzes the production of nitric oxide (NO) from L-arginine, regulating vascular tone and inhibiting platelet aggregation.
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Biological functions
VasodilationBlood pressure regulationAnti-thrombotic effectsAnti-inflammatory effectsModulation of cellular proliferationCardiovascular homeostasis
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Disease associations
HypertensionDiabetes mellitusHypercholesterolemiaAtherosclerosisThrombosisSmoking-related vascular diseaseCardiovascular disease
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Safety considerations
eNOS uncoupling leading to superoxide production and oxidative stressPotential for endothelial dysfunction if eNOS is dysfunctional
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