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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2001-02-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/rr44 |