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  • Title: [Endothelin and kidney].
    Author: Dousset B, Jacob C, Huu TC, Kessler M.
    Journal: Nephrologie; 1993; 14(1):9-17. PubMed ID: 8502348.
    Abstract:
    Endothelial and epithelial cells release a potent 21-residue peptide, endothelin (ET) which is an endothelium-derived-contracting-factor (EDCF). The peptide causes contraction of vessels and induces sustained blood pressure elevation. Beside its role in the vasoconstriction ET has strong inotropic effect on the myocardium and induces smooth muscle cells contractions. Renal actions, similar to angiotensin and norepinephrine, focus on its potential importance in nephrology. Acute and chronic renal failure showed increased plasma and urinary ET levels. An understanding of the regulation of the release of ET may provide knowledge about the pathogenesis of acute renal failure, the progression of chronic renal failure and cyclosporin A induced toxicity. Further research is needed to substantiate the new and promising perspective of ET in human diseases and therapy.
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