Recombinant Human Endothelin 1 protein

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

ET-1 regulates vascular tonus and blood pressure. It is part of the endothelin family that includes endothelin-2 (ET-2) and endothelin-3 (ET-3). ET-1 binds to endothelin receptors such as ETA and ETB which are G protein-coupled receptors facilitating cellular signaling processes. These receptors are abundant in smooth muscle cells and the central nervous system. The interaction of ET-1 with these receptors affects not only vascular smooth muscle contraction but also cell proliferation and production of extracellular matrix proteins.

Pathways

ET-1 plays an important role in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and the nitric oxide signaling pathway. ET-1 interacts closely with angiotensin II a peptide hormone that increases blood pressure by stimulating the production of endothelin in endothelial cells. The release of nitric oxide by endothelium serves as a counter-regulatory mechanism to ET-1-mediated vasoconstriction. The balance between ET-1 and nitric oxide is vital for maintaining vascular homeostasis.