Engineering Approach
Cytokine Gene Overexpression-Lentivirus
Alternative Names
NOS; INOS; NOS2A; HEP-NOS
Full Name
Nitric oxide synthase 2
Introduction
Nitric oxide is a reactive free radical which acts as a biologic mediator in several processes, including neurotransmission and antimicrobial and antitumoral activities. This gene encodes a nitric oxide synthase which is expressed in liver and is inducible by a combination of lipopolysaccharide and certain cytokines. Three related pseudogenes are located within the Smith-Magenis syndrome region on chromosome 17.
Applications
M1 macrophage activation; Promoting a T cell response
Reference
Brom, Victoria C et al. "The Role of Immune Checkpoint Molecules on Macrophages in Cancer, Infection, and Autoimmune Pathologies." Frontiers in immunology vol. 13 837645. 28 Mar. 2022, doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.837645