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Circulation, 2006 In humans, the endothelins (ETs) comprise a family of three 21-amino-acid peptides, ET-1, ET-2 and ET-3. ET-1 is synthesised from a biologically inactive precursor, Big ET-1, by an unusual hydrolysis of the Trp21 -Val22 bond by the endothelin converting enzyme (ECE-1).
A P, Davenport, J J, Maguire
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Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 2010 Endothelin-1 is the most potent vasoconstrictor agent currently identified, and it was originally isolated and characterized from the culture media of aortic endothelial cells. Two other isoforms, termed endothelin-2 and endothelin-3, were subsequently identified, along with structural homologues isolated from the venom of Actractapis engaddensis known
Kawanabe, Yoshifumi, Nauli, Surya M.
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Pharmacological Reviews, 2016 The endothelins comprise three structurally similar 21-amino acid peptides. Endothelin-1 and -2 activate two G-protein coupled receptors, ETA and ETB, with equal affinity, whereas endothelin-3 has a lower affinity for the ETA subtype. Genes encoding the peptides are present only among vertebrates.
Davenport, Anthony P +8 more
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Endothelins - clinical perspectives [PDF]
Biochemia Medica, 2011 Endothelins (ET) are a group of endogenous peptides, which have a strong and long-lasting vasoconstrictive effect. Three isoforms of endothelins coded by three different genes have been identified to date. Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is the most potent vasoconstrictive agent currently identified, and it was originally isolated and characterized from the ...
Romic, Zeljko +7 more
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Endothelin-1 in systemic sclerosis
Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2012 Introduction: Scleroderma is a systemic disorder with unknown etiology most notably characterized by skin thickening and organ damage. Endothelin-1 (ET-1) plays a role in skin fibrosis.
Mehrdad Aghaei +7 more
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Bagcilar Medical Bulletin, 2020 Objective:This study aimed to determine the changes in endothelin and von Willebrand factor (vWF) serum levels during early period aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) compared to healthy individuals and to analyze them according to clinical and ...
Serkan Kitiş +2 more
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Endothelin and endothelin antagonists in chronic kidney disease [PDF]
Kidney International, 2014 The incidence and prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with diabetes and hypertension accounting for the majority of cases, is on the rise, with up to 160 million individuals worldwide predicted to be affected by 2020. Given that current treatment options, primarily targeted at the renin-angiotensin system, only modestly slow down progression to
Kohan, Donald E., Barton, Matthias
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Portopulmonary hypertension practice patterns after liver transplantation
Liver Transplantation, EarlyView., 2022 Abstract Portopulmonary hypertension (POPH) is a type of pulmonary arterial hypertension occurring exclusively in those with portal hypertensive liver disease. Liver transplantation (LT) can significantly improve outcomes. Current guidelines counsel against immediate adjustments to targeted therapy after LT and suggest routine echocardiography as ...
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Transient Mesenteric Ischemia Leads to Remodeling of Rat Mesenteric Resistance Arteries
Frontiers in Physiology, 2012 Mesenteric ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. We studied the effect of mesenteric I/R on structural and mechanical properties of rat mesenteric resistance artery (MRA) that, once disrupted, might impact ...
Laura eCaracuel +5 more
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Revista Brasileira de Reumatologia, 2009 INTRODUÇÃO: Acometimento vascular é uma manifestação central da esclerose sistêmica (ES) e pode levar a complicações como úlceras, gangrena ou amputação de extremidades.
Henrique de Ataíde Mariz +2 more
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