摘要 |
This invention relates to the use of nitric oxide adducts to prevent platele t deposition and thrombus formation, on artificial surfaces which come into contact with blood. Suitable nitric oxide adducts include nitroglycerin, sodium nitroprusside, S-nitroso-proteins, S-nitrosothiols, long carbon-chain lipophilic S-nitrosothiols, S-nitroso- dithiols, iron-nitrosyl compounds, thionitrates, thionitrites, sydnonimines, furoxans, organic nitrates, and nitrosated amino acids. In addition, nitric oxide adducts may also be administered to an animal or human to coat a damaged vascular surface, thereby preventing thrombus formation or platelet deposition on the surface.
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