While reading some articles about mechanism involved in NO mediated smooth muscle relaxation by Neuropeptide (e.g. VIP), I became confused by the involved mechanism. Can anyone give a better explanation?
Both cAMP and cGMP are key role players in this pathway. cAMP is the molecule that would lead to vasoconstriction through opening of calsium pores. cGMP is formed using NO and is a agonist of cAMP. In other words, it blocks the opening of the calsium pores by cAMP.