compound introduction
Function: Converts big endothelin-1 to endothelin-1.Tissue specificity: All isoforms are expressed in umbilical vein endothelial cells, polynuclear neutrophils, fibroblasts, atrium cardiomyocytes and ventricles. Isoforms A, B and C are also expressed in placenta, lung, heart, adrenal gland and phaeochromocytoma; isoforms A and C in liver, testis and small intestine; isoform B, C and D in endothelial cells and umbilical vein smooth muscle cells; isoforms C and D in saphenous vein cells, and isoform C in kidney.Disease: Hirschsprung disease cardiac defects and autonomic dysfunctionSimilarity: Belongs to the peptidase M13 family.
