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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
Figure 1
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.