iNOS, Nos-2, Nos2a, i-NOS, NOS-II, Nitric oxide synthase, inducible, Inducible NO synthase, Inducible NOS, Macrophage NOS, MAC-NOS, NOS type II, Peptidyl-cysteine S-nitrosylase NOS2, Nos2, Inosl
Produces nitric oxide (NO) which is a messenger molecule with diverse functions throughout the body. In macrophages, NO mediates tumoricidal and bactericidal actions. Also has nitrosylase activity and mediates cysteine S-nitrosylation of cytoplasmic target proteins such COX2.