Nitric oxide in pathogenesis and treatment of ulcerative colitis

Abstract

Intermediate metabolic products of anaerobic bacteria - nitric oxide and sulphides can be trigger factors in ulcerative colitis. Therapeutic approach suppressing nitric oxide and sulphide production could contribute to the induction and maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis.

Keywords

• nitric oxide
• pathogenesis
• treatment
• ulcerative colitis