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ENDOTHELIN IN THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

  • Robert N. Willette
  • , Giora Z. Feuerstein
  • , Frank C. Barone
  • Department of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

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Abstract

The identification of endothelin from a porcine aortic endothelial cell culture and its description as a potent and long-acting vasoactive peptide12has been rapidly followed by the identification of endothelin isoforms (endothelin-1, endothelin-2, and endothelin-3) and receptor subtypes (ETA, ETB1, and ETB2). In the brain, the presence the endothelin isopeptides and receptor subtypes has been established in various cell types, including neurons, glia, vascular smooth muscle, and endothelium.34 Consequently, endothelin is no longer viewed strictly as an endothelium-derived peptide. Recent studies suggest that endothelin may exert vascular, paracrine, neuromodulatory, neuroendocrine, and trophic effects in the central nervous system (CNS).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEndothelin Receptors
Subtitle of host publicationfrom the Gene to the Human
PublisherCRC Press
Pages187-213
Number of pages27
ISBN (Electronic)9781040293713
ISBN (Print)9780849359385
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2024

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