The Open Nitric Oxide Journal

2010, 2 : 64-68
Published online 2010 May 04. DOI: 10.2174/18750427010020200064
Publisher ID: TONOJ-2-64

Arginase and Respiratory Viral Infections

Theo J. Moraes
Theo J Moraes, Room 3015, McMaster Bldg, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave. Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8.

ABSTRACT

Arginase activity in the lung has become a focus of research as modulation of this enzyme may result in desirable outcomes in a variety of pulmonary disorders. This review examines the current available literature for insights into how arginase modulation may alter the course of respiratory viral infection.

Keywords:

Arginase, arginine, virus, lung, infection, nitric oxide.