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. 1989:13 Suppl 5:S186-7.
doi: 10.1097/00005344-198900135-00051.

Molecular mechanism of endothelin-1 action on aortic cells

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Molecular mechanism of endothelin-1 action on aortic cells

C Van Renterghem et al. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 1989.

Abstract

The vasoconstricting action of endothelin-1 (ET-1) is partly mediated by voltage-dependent L-type Ca2+ channels. Activation of the Ca2+ channels is indirect. ET-1 action involves (i) the hydrolysis of phosphatidylinositol and the release of Ca2+ from internal stores and (ii) the opening of a nonselective cation channel in the plasma membrane. The resulting depolarization triggers the activity of L-type Ca2+ channels.

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