Role of endothelin-1 in lung disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a 21 amino acid peptide with diverse biological activity that has been implicated in numerous diseases. ET-1 is a potent mitogen regulator of smooth muscle tone, and inflammatory mediator that may play a key role in diseases of the airways,...

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Main Authors: Rodman David M, McMurtry Ivan F, Fagan Karen A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2001-02-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/rr44