Óxido nítrico es un vasodilatador celular, y es importante para el correcto desarrollo del feto y la placenta. Estudios indican que uno de los sistemas involucrados en su producción al interior de las células es el sistema endocannabinoide, y que problemas en este sistema ha estado ligado a preeclampsia.
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Nitric oxide production and preeclampsia
Nitric oxide is a cellular vasodilator, and its important for the healthy development of the fetus and placenta. Studies have suggested that the endocannabinoid system is involved on its production, and impairment of this system has been associated to preeclampsia.