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Endothelin-3

Human Endothelin-3

21 Amino Acids · MW: ~2,493 Da

Amino Acids

21

Molecular Weight

~2,493 Da

Half-life

~minutes

Research Score

3.9

Studies

180

Storage

Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C

What is Endothelin-3?

A 21-amino-acid endothelial peptide that activates endothelin receptors and regulates vascular tone and neural crest biology. It is studied in vasoconstriction, endothelial signaling, and developmental biology.

Key Benefits & Mechanisms

vascular receptor research

endothelial signaling

smooth-muscle contractility

developmental biology

Research Summary

Endothelin-3 is less potent than endothelin-1 in many vascular beds but remains important in receptor biology and vascular signaling research. It is used to probe ET receptor subtype function, smooth-muscle responses, and endothelial cross-talk.