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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Feb 15, 2016; 7(1): 131-137
Published online Feb 15, 2016. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v7.i1.131
Published online Feb 15, 2016. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v7.i1.131
Figure 1 The process of nitric oxide generation.
Exogenous NO is generated within the upper-gastrointestinal tract lumen from the reduction of salivary nitrite to NO in a reaction with acid refluxant. Endogenous NO is generated in chronic inflammation caused by gastro-esophageal reflux and bacterial composition. NO: Nitric oxide.
- Citation: Kusaka G, Uno K, Iijima K, Shimosegawa T. Role of nitric oxide in the pathogenesis of Barrett’s-associated carcinogenesis. World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol 2016; 7(1): 131-137
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2150-5330/full/v7/i1/131.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4291/wjgp.v7.i1.131