Nitric Oxide Donors

Nitric Oxide Donors: Biomedical Applications and Perspectives presents a class of molecules with great impact in several aspects of human physiology and pathophysiology. Although considerable innovative progress has been achieved using Nitric Oxide donors in biomedical applications, certain drawbacks still need to be overcome to successfully translate these research innovations into clinical applications. This book encompasses several topics on nitric oxide such as its sources and biological properties; its performance in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, in the human skin and its application in the treatment of diabetes and cancer. Additionally, it covers its role in inflammation and immunity, the eye, the penile erection function and in the central nervous system; and it discusses the future of nitric oxide donors and their FDA approval. The book is a valuable source for researchers on different areas of biomedical field who are interested in the improvements that these molecules can make in the treatment of several conditions Brings background information about biology and chemistry of nitric oxideDiscusses the state of art in the design of nitric oxide releasing nanomaterials for biomedical applicationsCovers the usage of nitric oxide donors in the treatment of several conditions, such as cancer, human skin, cardiovascular system and immunity