Pathological Importance of the Endothelin-1/ETB Receptor System on Vascular Diseases

Activation of the endothelin (ET)-1/ET receptor system is involved in the development of vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, vascular hypertrophy, and restenosis. Some issues still remain unresolved including whether ET receptor antagonists are expected to become the new therapeutic tools for...

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Main Authors: Kento Kitada, Mamoru Ohkita, Yasuo Matsumura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/731970