Pharmacological Potential of Endothelin Receptors Agonists and Antagonists

Endothelins are potent predominantly vasoconstricting agents that act as local autocrine and paracrine mediators. Endothelin-1 is the most potent and sustained vasoconstrictor and pressor substance yet identified. Abnormalities of the endothelin system occur in a range of diseases associated with va...

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Main Authors: Jiří Patočka, Vladimír Měrka, Vratislav Hrdina, Radomír Hrdina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karolinum Press 2005-01-01
Series:Acta Medica
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Online Access:https://actamedica.lfhk.cuni.cz/48/2/0067/