Abstract
Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a vasoconstrictor secreted by endothelial cells, which acts as the natural counterpart of the vasodilator nitric oxide (NO). ET-1 contributes to vascular tone and regulates cell proliferation through activation of ETA and ETB receptors. Physical factors such as shear stress, or stimuli including thrombin, epinephrine, angiotensin II, growth factors, cytokines and free radicals enhance secretion of ET-1. By contrast, mediators like nitric oxide (NO), cyclic GMP, atrial natriuretic peptide, and prostacyclin reduce the release of endogenous ET-1. Thus, under normal conditions, the effects of the ET-1 are carefully regulated through inhibition or stimulation of ET-1 release from endothelium. Endothelial dysfunction is one of the earliest landmarks of vascular abnormalities. Altered function of endothelium may result from absolute decrease in bioavailability of NO as well as from relative augment in ET- 1 synthesis, release or activity. Imbalance in the production of vasodilator and vasoconstrictor agents may contribute to the onset of hemodynamic disorders. Since dysregulation of the endothelin system is important in the pathogenesis of several cardiovascular diseases, the ETA and ETB receptors are attractive therapeutic targets for disorders associated with elevated ET- 1 levels. ET receptor antagonists may be regarded as disease-modifying agents thanks to their ability to preserve endothelial integrity when the endothelin system is overactive. This review summarizes the current knowledge on the role of ET-1 in experimental hypertension and describes recent findings on the involvement of MAPK signalling pathways in ET-1 release in hypertension associated with insulin resistance. Moreover, therapeutic applications of ET-1 receptor blockers are also discussed.
Keywords: ET-1, Hypertension, Insulin resistance, ET receptor antagonists
Current Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Endothelin-1: The Yin and Yang on Vascular Function
Volume: 13 Issue: 14
Author(s): Flora L. Marasciulo, Monica Montagnani and Maria A. Potenza
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Keywords: ET-1, Hypertension, Insulin resistance, ET receptor antagonists
Abstract: Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a vasoconstrictor secreted by endothelial cells, which acts as the natural counterpart of the vasodilator nitric oxide (NO). ET-1 contributes to vascular tone and regulates cell proliferation through activation of ETA and ETB receptors. Physical factors such as shear stress, or stimuli including thrombin, epinephrine, angiotensin II, growth factors, cytokines and free radicals enhance secretion of ET-1. By contrast, mediators like nitric oxide (NO), cyclic GMP, atrial natriuretic peptide, and prostacyclin reduce the release of endogenous ET-1. Thus, under normal conditions, the effects of the ET-1 are carefully regulated through inhibition or stimulation of ET-1 release from endothelium. Endothelial dysfunction is one of the earliest landmarks of vascular abnormalities. Altered function of endothelium may result from absolute decrease in bioavailability of NO as well as from relative augment in ET- 1 synthesis, release or activity. Imbalance in the production of vasodilator and vasoconstrictor agents may contribute to the onset of hemodynamic disorders. Since dysregulation of the endothelin system is important in the pathogenesis of several cardiovascular diseases, the ETA and ETB receptors are attractive therapeutic targets for disorders associated with elevated ET- 1 levels. ET receptor antagonists may be regarded as disease-modifying agents thanks to their ability to preserve endothelial integrity when the endothelin system is overactive. This review summarizes the current knowledge on the role of ET-1 in experimental hypertension and describes recent findings on the involvement of MAPK signalling pathways in ET-1 release in hypertension associated with insulin resistance. Moreover, therapeutic applications of ET-1 receptor blockers are also discussed.
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Marasciulo L. Flora, Montagnani Monica and Potenza A. Maria, Endothelin-1: The Yin and Yang on Vascular Function, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2006; 13 (14) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/092986706777441968
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