NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHETASE
\nˈa͡ɪtɹɪk ˈɒksa͡ɪd sˈɪnθɪtˌe͡ɪs], \nˈaɪtɹɪk ˈɒksaɪd sˈɪnθɪtˌeɪs], \n_ˈaɪ_t_ɹ_ɪ_k ˈɒ_k_s_aɪ_d s_ˈɪ_n_θ_ɪ_t_ˌeɪ_s]\
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An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of L-arginine, NADPH, and oxygen to citrulline, nitric oxide, and NADP+. The enzyme found in brain, but not that induced in lung or liver by endotoxin, requires calcium. (From Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 1.14.13.39.
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