About The Medical Condition Endothelin-1

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Endothelin-1

Endothelin-1 Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Endothelin-1 Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Endothelin-1?

A 21-amino acid peptide produced in a variety of tissues including endothelial and vascular smooth-muscle cells, neurons and astrocytes in the central nervous system, and endometrial cells. It acts as a modulator of vasomotor tone, cell proliferation, and hormone production. (N Eng J Med 1995;333(6):356-63)

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