ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Endothelin

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌɛn.doʊˈθiː.lɪn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Endothelin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of several polypeptides consisting of 21 amino acid residues that are produced in various cells and tissues, that play a role in regulating vasomotor activity, cell proliferation, and the production of hormones, and that have been implicated in the development of vascular disease.

Meaning

(biochemistry) Any of several polypeptides consisting of 21 amino acid residues that are produced in various cells and tissues, that play a role in regulating vasomotor activity, cell proliferation, and the production of hormones, and that have been implicated in the development of vascular disease.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include immunoreactive, angiotensin, addressin, endotheliotoxin, endorphin, proepithelin.

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