BIL scavenges NO

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R-HSA-9709885
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Reaction [transition]
Species
Homo sapiens
Compartment
cytosol
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5/5
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BIL scavenges NO
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Bilirubin (BIL) can serve as an endogenous scavenger of both nitric oxide (NO) and reactive nitrogen species, thus widening the protective role of bilirubin to other reactive species originating within the cellular environment. This ability is quite important in explaining some of the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in the cytoprotective function of the bile pigment against NO-related pathologies such as atherosclerosis, liver disease and neurodegenerative disorders (Mancuso et al, 2006; Kaur et al, 2003; Mancuso et al, 2003).
Literature References
PubMed ID Title Journal Year
14637193 Bilirubin and S-nitrosothiols interaction: evidence for a possible role of bilirubin as a scavenger of nitric oxide

Motterlini, R, Mancuso, C, Mordente, A, Di Stasio, E, Bonsignore, A

Biochem Pharmacol 2003
12753916 Interaction of bilirubin and biliverdin with reactive nitrogen species

Motterlini, R, Hughes, MN, Naughton, P, Foresti, R, Kaur, H, Green, CJ

FEBS Lett 2003
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Authored
Stephan, R  (2020-12-14)
Reviewed
Somers, J  (2021-01-23)
Created
Stephan, R  (2020-12-18)
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