Title: Role of nitric oxide in the autonomic innervation of smooth muscle
Abstract: Journal of Autonomic PharmacologyVolume 12, Issue 6 p. 445-456 Role of nitric oxide in the autonomic innervation of smooth muscle Peter Sneddon, Peter Sneddon Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Strathclyde, Royal College, 204 George Street, Glasgow G1 1XW, UKSearch for more papers by this authorAnne Graham, Anne Graham Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Strathclyde, Royal College, 204 George Street, Glasgow G1 1XW, UKSearch for more papers by this author Peter Sneddon, Peter Sneddon Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Strathclyde, Royal College, 204 George Street, Glasgow G1 1XW, UKSearch for more papers by this authorAnne Graham, Anne Graham Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Strathclyde, Royal College, 204 George Street, Glasgow G1 1XW, UKSearch for more papers by this author First published: December 1992 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1474-8673.1992.tb00393.xCitations: 41AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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