EPR spin-trapping study of nitric oxide formation during bilateral carotid occlusion in the rat

Shinya Sato, Teiji Tominaga, Tomoko Ohnishi, S. Tsuyoshi Ohnishi

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Abstract

The formation of nitric oxide (NO) radicals was demonstrated by electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy in the rat during varying degrees of brain ischemia. Diethyldithiocarbamate and Fe-citrate were used as in vivo spin-trapping reagents. The signal of NO spin adducts increased in accordance with the degree of ischemic insults. The formation of NO radicals was inhibited by NG-nitro]l-arginine methyl ester.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)195-197
Number of pages3
JournalBiochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular Basis of Disease
Volume1181
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1993 Apr 30

Keywords

  • Brian ischemia
  • Common carotid occlusion
  • EPR
  • Nitric oxide (NO)
  • Spin-trapping

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