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)

Also Known As:

Endothelin 1; Big Endothelin; Big Endothelin-1; Endothelin Type 1; Endothelin, Big; Preproendothelin; Preproendothelin-1; Proendothelin (1-38); Proendothelin-1 Precursor; Big Endothelin 1; Endothelin-1, Big; Precursor, Proendothelin-1; Preproendothelin 1; Proendothelin 1 Precursor

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 496323
  - Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 30151
    - Endothelins: 4673
      - Endothelin-1: 6425
- Peptides: 84029
  - Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 30151
    - Endothelins: 4673
      - Endothelin-1: 6425
Biological Factors: 2560
- Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 30151
  - Endothelins: 4673
    - Endothelin-1: 6425

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