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NO synthesis. In living organisms, NO can be produced by L-arginine through the action of NO synthase (NOS) through the consumption of reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH+) and oxygen that converts L-arginine to L-citrulline with NO production. NOS-independent NO formation can be interpreted as a contingency mechanism, ensuring adequate NO production in situations of limited oxygen supply.
