Endothelin receptor antagonists – a brief description of the new class of drugs

Endothelins are endothelial peptides, the properties of which have been investigated for over 25 years. They play a special role in the pathophysiology of many diseases of the cardiovascular system. Endothelin-1, which is the most explored one, is a potent vasoconstrictor. It increases renal water a...

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Main Authors: Agata Kowalczyk, Michał Kołodziejczyk, Anna Gorąca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Index Copernicus International S.A. 2014-01-01
Series:Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
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Online Access:http://phmd.pl/gicid/01.3001.0003.1282