Recent advances in urotensin-Ⅱ research
- VernacularTitle:Urotensin-Ⅱ的研究进展
- Author:
Chao ZHANG
;
Dunyong TAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Urotensin-Ⅱ;
Receptor;
Biology
- From:
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology
2000;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Urotensin-Ⅱ is a vasoactive 'somatestatin-like' cyclic peptide. Recently, human urotensin-Ⅱ has been cloned and demonstrated to be the most potent vasoconstrictor identified so far. The receptor of urotensin-Ⅱ has now been identified as the orphan receptor GPR 14 . This peptide may influence cardiovarscular homeostasis, pathology and also influence respiratory system, central nervous system and endocrine function.
