出典:Wiktionary
From endothelium + -in.
endothelin (uncountable)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/03/19 13:49 UTC 版)
Endothelins are proteins that constrict blood vessels and raise blood pressure. They are normally kept in balance by other mechanisms, but when they are over-expressed, they contribute to high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart disease.