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Reduction of neuronal and inducible nitric oxide synthase gene expression in patients with cystic fibrosis.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - 1 Apr 2002
Dötsch Jörg, Puls Jan, Klimek Thorsten, Rascher Wolfgang
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As a consequence of diminished nitric oxide synthase (NOS) protein concentration, the airway concentration of nitric oxide (NO) is reduced in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). This appears to lead to a reduced elimination of such microorganisms as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The objective of this s...
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