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Nitric oxide (NO) supports homeostasis in the endothelium. Endothelial cells are cells that line the interior surface of blood vessels or lymphatic vessels. Vascular endothelial cells line the entire circulatory system, from the heart to the smallest capillaries. Decreased production of NO disrupts this homeostasis and increases the risk for several conditions like cardiovascular disease, …
The pituitary gland which is a pea sized gland in the middle of the head, behind the nose, which is nestled in a shallow bony socket at the top of the sphenoid bone that pituitary tumor growths arise from, which contribute to 10-15% of all brain tumors. Adenoma gland cell tumors are among the …