The manipulation of the activity of a nitric oxide radical production pathway for the treatment of diseases associated with the presence of oxygen free radicals

摘要

The invention discloses a novel pathway for the production of nitric oxide radicals. The invention teaches methods and compounds for affecting the activity of said pathway. At least one of the reaction products in said pathway is an oxygen free radical. By altering the activity of the pathway, diseases may be treated. A method is disclosed for treating an individual with a condition affectible by oxygen free radicals comprising administering to said individual at least one compound capable of changing the activity of a pathway for the generation of nitric oxide radicals.