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What is endothelin-1 protein receptor antagonist?
Pronunciation: /endothelin* wən ˈproʊˌtin riˈsɛptər ænˈtægənəst/
endothelin-1 protein receptor antagonist
Definition
A substance that blocks the binding of the endothelin-1 protein to its receptor. Endothelin-1 is a small molecule that causes changes in blood vessels and helps regulate blood pressure. It can also stimulate the growth of some types of cells.