Reduced arginine availability and nitric oxide synthesis in cancer is related to impaired endogenous arginine synthesis

In conclusion, an impaired endogenous ARG synthesis plays a role in the reduced systemic ARG availability and NO synthesis in advanced NSCLC. Nutritional approaches may restore systemic ARG availability and NO synthesis in cancer, but the clinical implication remains unclear.

Source: Clinical Science - April 6, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Engelen, M. P., Safar, A. M., Bartter, T., Koeman, F., Deutz, N. E. Tags: PublishAheadOfPrint Source Type: research