In Ulcerative Colitis, Gas Within the Lumen of the Large

question 5

Essay

In ulcerative colitis, gas within the lumen of the large intestine can have as much as 100 times more nitric oxide than non- ulcerative colitis controls. In light of your understanding of the nitric oxide signal transduction pathway, interpret these findings.

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