Article
Genetic variation in S-nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNOR) and childhood asthma.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Aug 2007
Wu Hao, Romieu Isabelle, Sienra-Monge Juan-Jose, Estela Del Rio-Navarro Blanca, Anderson Daniel M, Jenchura Charlotte A, Li Huiling, Ramirez-Aguilar Matiana, Del Carmen Lara-Sanchez Irma, London Stephanie J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: S-nitrosothiols are potent endogenous bronchodilators depleted in asthmatic airway lining fluid. S-nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNOR; also known as alcohol dehydrogenase 5 or formaldehyde dehydrogenase) catalyzes the metabolism of S-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO) and controls intracellular levels of S-nitrosothiols. GSNOR knockout mice have increased lung S-nitrosothiol levels and are therefore protected...
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