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Burn-induced nitric oxide release in humans

R L Gamelli1, M George, M Sharp-Pucci

  • 1Burn and Shock Trauma Institute, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois 60153, USA.

The Journal of Trauma
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Burn injuries significantly alter nitric oxide (NO) production, with survivors showing altered nitrite and nitrate levels. Non-survivors exhibited depressed NO production, suggesting its role in burn patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Trauma Medicine

Background:

  • Nitric oxide (NO) is a crucial signaling molecule.
  • Burn injuries cause significant physiological stress.
  • Understanding NO metabolism post-burn is vital for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate nitric oxide (NO) generation in burn patients.
  • To analyze the levels of nitrite (NO2-) and nitrate (NO3-) as NO endproducts.
  • To correlate NO production with burn severity and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Employed a novel anion exchange high-performance liquid chromatography method.
  • Simultaneously determined nitrite (NO2-) and nitrate (NO3-) in plasma and urine.
  • Compared NO metabolite levels between burn patients and healthy controls.

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Main Results:

  • Survivors showed altered NO2- (depressed) and NO3- (elevated) levels at 1, 6, and 12 days post-burn.
  • Burn patients had a significantly lower NO2-:NO3- ratio compared to controls.
  • Non-survivors (n=3) displayed significantly depressed NO production (p < 0.0001).
  • NO generation correlated with burn severity (10-40% total body surface area).

Conclusions:

  • Burn injury leads to altered NO metabolism, characterized by decreased NO2- and increased NO3-.
  • NO production is significantly depressed in non-survivors, indicating its prognostic value.
  • Elevated NO3- may reflect a protective response against oxidative stress in burn patients.