Description
In mammals, the endothelin (ET) family comprises three endogenous isoforms: ET-1, ET-2, and ET-3. These endothelium-derived peptides perform their functions via two endothelin receptors, classified as EDNRA and EDNRB. EDNRB receptors present on the endothelial cells lining the vessel wall and play a role in the release of endothelium-derived relaxing factors such as nitric oxide (NO) and prostanoids and in removing ET from the circulation.