Endothelin-1

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Endothelin-1 Definition

Endothelin-1, encoded by the EDN1 gene is a potent, 21-amino acid vasoconstrictor peptide produced by vascular endothelial cells. Endothelin-1 inhibits active Na-K transport by inhibiting Na(+)-K(+)-ATPase in intact renaltubular epithelial cells. (From OMIM, PubMed and NCI)

Endothelin-1 Synonyms

Endothelin-1, EDN1, ET-1, Endothelin 1

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