Biochem/physiol Actions Inhibits induction of macrophage nitric oxide synthase. Application Spin trap used in conjunction with Fe2+ to detect NO in brain, kidney, liver, and other tissues. Simultaneous direct measurement of NO* and pO2 has been reported. A copper chelator, it has been used to quantitate copper in biological materials by ESR and is an inhibitor of superoxide dismutase, ascorbate oxidase, and other enzymes. Legal Information PESTANAL is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Laborchemikalien GmbH |