Products of oxidative and non-oxidative metabolism of L-arginine as potential regulators of Ca transport in mitochondria of uterine smooth muscle.

Mitochondria play a crucial role in maintaining Ca homeostasis in cells. Due to the critical regulatory role of the products of oxidative and non-oxidative metabolism of L-arginine, it is essential to clarify their effect on Ca transport in smooth muscle mitochondria. Experiments were performed on the uterine myocytes of rats and isolated mitochondria.