A non-selective inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase. It has been used experimentally to induce hypertension.
Also Known As:
L-NAME; N(G)-Nitro-L-arginine Methyl Ester; N(G)-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester; N(omega)-Nitro-L-arginine Methyl Ester; NG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester, D-Orn-Isomer; NG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester, L-Orn-Isomer, Monohydrochloride; Methyl Ester, NG-Nitro-L-Arginine; Methyl Ester, NG-Nitroarginine; N omega Nitro L arginine Methyl Ester; NG Nitro L Arginine Methyl Ester; NG Nitroarginine Methyl Ester; NG Nitroarginine Methyl Ester, D Orn Isomer; N omega-Nitro-L-arginine Methyl Ester; NG-Nitro-L-Arginine Methyl Ester