NOVEL MEDICAL USES FOR NO AND NO DONOR COMPOUNDS

摘要

A body part is preserved using nitric oxide and/or a nitric oxide donor that does not directly release nitric oxide or a red blood cell nitrosylating agent, preferably ethyl nitrite to facilitate oxygen supply. A subject at risk for developing high altitude illness is administered a red blood nitrosylating agent in gaseous form that does not directly release nitric oxide, preferably ethyl nitrite.

主权项

1. A method for preserving a body part or subject requiring a continual supply of oxygen, comprising administering to said body part or subject a compound selected from the group consisting of NO and/or a NO donor in an amount sufficient to facilitate a supply of oxygen to the body part or subject, and
wherein the body part or subject is being readied for transplantation or treated for high altitude pulmonary edema and/or acute mountain sickness.