EDN2
Function
Endothelins are endothelium-derived vasoconstrictor peptides.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the endothelin/sarafotoxin family.
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in lung, but not in placental stem villi vessels or cultured placental villi smooth muscle cells.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
Endothelin-2, ET-2, Preproendothelin-2, PPET2, EDN2