Nitric oxide in parasitic infections: a friend or foe?

被引：4
作者：
Omar M. [1 ]
Abdelal H.O. [2 ]
机构：
[1] Department of Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Gameyet Almohafza St. 1, Menya Al-Kamh, Sharkia Governorate, City of Zagazig
[2] LIS: Cross-National Data Center, Maison des Sciences Humaines - 5e étage, 11- porte des Sciences, Esch-Belval
来源：
Journal of Parasitic Diseases | 2022年 / 46卷 / 4期
关键词：
Immune response; Isoenzymes; Nitric oxide; Nitric oxide synthase; Parasitic infections;
D O I：
10.1007/s12639-022-01518-x
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摘要：
The complex interaction between the host and the parasite remains a puzzling question. Control of parasitic infections requires an efficient immune response that must be balanced against destructive pathological consequences. Nitric oxide is a nitrogenous free radical which has many molecular targets and serves diverse functions. Apart from being a signaling messenger, nitric oxide is critical for controlling numerous infections. There is still controversy surrounding the exact role of nitric oxide in the immune response against different parasitic species. It proved protective against intracellular protozoa, as well as extracellular helminths. At the same time, it plays a pivotal role in stimulating detrimental pathological changes in the infected hosts. Several reports have discussed the anti-parasitic and immunoregulatory functions of nitric oxide, which could directly influence the control of the infection. Nevertheless, there is scarce literature addressing the harmful cytotoxic impacts of this mediator. Thus, this review provides insights into the most updated concepts and controversies regarding the dual nature and opposing sides of nitric oxide during the course of different parasitic infections. © 2022, Indian Society for Parasitology.
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