A 21-amino acid peptide that circulates in the plasma, but its source is not known. Endothelin-3 has been found in high concentrations in the brain and may regulate important functions in neurons and astrocytes, such as proliferation and development. It also is found throughout the gastrointestinal tract and in the lung and kidney. (N Eng J Med 1995;333(6):356-63)

DUI

D019334 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0028782

Předchozí užití

Endothelins (1991-1996)

Historická pozn.

1997; use ENDOTHELINS 1991-1996; for BIG ENDOTHELIN 3 use ENDOTHELIN-3 (NM) 1993-2003

Veřejná pozn.

1997; see ENDOTHELINS 1991-1996; BIG ENDOTHELIN 3 was indexed under ENDOTHELINS & PROTEIN PRECURSORS 1993-2003