Preparation and Storage
Background: EDNRA/Endothelin R Type A
EDNRA and EDNRB (endothelin A and B receptors, respectively) are members of the rhodopsin-like 7-transmembrane receptor family. EDNRA binds endothelins ET-1 and ET-2 preferentially, and is expressed on vascular smooth muscle where it mediates vasoconstriction. EDNRB binds all three endothelin forms equally, and is expressed on endothelial cells where it mediates vasodilation.
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Long Name:
Endothelin Receptor Type A
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Entrez Gene IDs:
1909 (Human); 13617 (Mouse)
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Alternate Names:
EDNRA; endothelin receptor type A; endothelin-1 receptor; endothelin-1-specific receptor; ET1-specific type; ETAR; ETRA; G protein-coupled receptor; hET-AR