Nitric Oxide Assay Kits

Nitric oxide assay kits are available from several suppliers to detect the level of nitric oxide present in a biological sample. Nitric oxide is a free radical that is produced endogenously from L-arginine by nitric oxide synthetases. It plays a role in immune responses, cellular signaling, and vascular regulation. Nitric oxide is unstable and often is converted to nitrites and nitrates. Nitric oxide assays often use a two-step process, where nitrate is first reduced to nitrite by vanadium (III) chloride, followed by the quantification of nitrite by the Griess reaction. Nitric oxide assay kits can be used to detect oxidative stress in cells and study immune responses. Visit the nitric oxide assay kit suppliers for more details, including kit components.