Type | Gene(s) | Location | Function |
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Neuronal NOS (nNOS) | NOS 1 Chromosome 12 (12q24.22) | Nervous tissue Skeletal muscle type II | Cell communication: Neurotransmission Skeletal muscle contraction Sexual function Body fluid homeostasis |
Inducible NOS (iNOS) | NOS 2 Chromosome 17 (17q11.2) | Immune system Cardiovascular system | Immune defense against pathogens: Inflammation Infection Malignant diseases Blood pressure regulation |
Endothelial NOS (eNOS) | NOS 3 Chromosome 7 (7q36.1) | Endothelium | Cardiovascular homeostasis: Vasodilation Inhibition of platelet aggregation and adhesion Inhibition of vascular inflammation |