Harnessing the Power of Our Immune System: The Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Properties of Nitric Oxide
Nitric oxide (NO) is a free radical of the human innate immune response to invading pathogens. NO, produced by nitric oxide synthases (NOSs), is used by the immune system to kill microorganisms encapsulated within phagosomes via protein and DNA disruption. Owing to its ability to disperse biofilm-bo...
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MDPI AG
2024-12-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/12/2543 |
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