Endothelin: an important factor in acute renal failure?
Very low concentrations of the vasoconstrictor peptide endothelin cause intense long-lasting renal vasoconstriction. In the isolated perfused rat kidney, the concentration of endothelin required to reduce blood-flow by 50% is 200 pmol/l, compared with 1000 pmol/l angiotensin II (previously the most...
| Main Authors: | , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
1988
|