Progress in the study of biological activities of Urotensin Ⅱ
- VernacularTitle:尾加压素Ⅱ生物学效应研究进展
- Author:
Xiaoming ZHU
;
Guanhua DU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
urotensin Ⅱ;
urotensin Ⅱ receptor;
vasoconstrictor;
myocardial remodeling
- From:
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin
1986;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Urotensin Ⅱ,a cycle peptide originally found from the fish,is the most potent vasoconstrictor.Urotensin Ⅱand its receptor have been found in central nerve system,cardiovascular system and other organs and tissues.It has been suggested that urotensin Ⅱplays important roles in the physiological and pathological procedures.Based on the evidences obtained from experiments,urotensin Ⅱmay become a new target for treating many diseases,particularly for cardiovascular diseases.
