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Regulation of Blood Pressure and Salt Homeostasis by Endothelin.

Authors :
Kohan, Donald E.
Rossi, Noreen F.
Inscho, Edward W.
Pollock, David M.
Source :
Physiological Reviews; Jan2011, Vol. 91 Issue 1, p1-77, 77p, 5 Diagrams
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article presents a study on endothelin (ET) concerning its functions in the blood pressure regulation and salt homeostasis in human organs like kidneys, vasculatures and heart. It reports the effects of ET in hypertension and diastolic function. Also includes the ET study in anatomical systems such as renin-angiotensin system and nervous system.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00319333
Volume :
91
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Physiological Reviews
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
58131950
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1152/physrev.00060.2009