THE ROLE OF NITRIC OXIDE IN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

ABSTRACT
Nitric oxide is produced in high amount from the break down
of arginine by a group of enzyme called nitric oxide synthase. Nitric
oxide is an intercellular messenger that has been recognized as one of
the versatile player in the immune system. Cells of the innate immune
system such as macrophages, neutrophil and natural killer use patterns
recognition receptors to recognize the molecular patters associated with
pathogens. The specific role nitric oxide plays depend on the place of
its release which in the immune system inhibits the replication of
bacteria.




TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page                                        i
Approval page                                    ii
Dedication                                    iii
Acknowledgement                                iv
Table of contents                                 v
Abstract                                        vi

Introduction                                    1
Definition of nitric oxide                            3
Production of nitric oxide                            5
How nitric oxide works                            7
Functions of nitric oxide                            9   
Side effects and treatment                         12
Recommendation and conclusion                    13

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