Details
Potent constrictor of rat blood vessels in vitro and an effective pressor agent in vivo. Endothelin-3 (ET-3) has been found in high concentrations in the brain and may regulate important functions in neurons and astrocytes, such as proliferation and development. ET-3 displays selectivity for the ETC receptor.
Item Number
4095915
APC Number
88-5-10
One Letter Code
CTCFTYKDKECVYYCHLDIIW
Synonyms
ET-3 (human, mouse, rabbit, rat), Endothelin-3, human
Molecular Formula
C₁₂₁H₁₆₈N₂₆O₃₃S₄
Relative Molecular Mass
2643.08
CAS Registry Number
[117399-93-6] net
Source
Synthetic
Storage Conditions
-20 ± 5 °C
Keywords
Vasoconstrictor
Areas of Interest
Cardiovascular System & Diseases
Product citations
K.Nakajima et al.,
J.Cardiovasc. Pharmacol.,
13 Suppl. 5,
S8 (1989)