Apoptosis induction by nitric oxide in adult cardiomyocytes via cGMP-signaling and its impairment after simulated ischemia

Gerhild Taimor

Cardiovascular Research · 2000 · 106 citations · 24 references

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Abstract

NO induces apoptosis in a cGMP dependent manner in isolated adult cardiomyocytes whereas induction of necrosis seems cGMP-independent. After simulated in vitro ischemia the activation of soluble guanylyl cyclase by NO is transiently inhibited resulting in a transient anti-apoptotic protection.

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