Endothelins and liver cirrhosis  

作　　者：NecatiÖrmeci 

机构地区：[1]Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology,İstanbul Health and Technology University,İstanbul,Turkey

出　　处：《Portal Hypertension & Cirrhosis》2022年第1期66-72,共7页门静脉高压与肝硬化（英文）

摘　　要：Endothelins are a family of 21‐amino acid oligopeptides,called endothelin‐1(ET‐1),endothelin‐2(ET‐2),and endothelin 3(ET‐3).Endothelins act on hepatocytes,liver endothelial cells,and Kupffer cells in a paracrine or autocrine manner through two G protein‐coated receptors,called endothelin A and B receptors,which are mainly located in interlobular veins,interlobular artery endothelial cells and hepatic stellate cells(HSCs).ET B receptor(ETBR)‐1 is responsible for the induction of endothelial nitric oxide synthase,resulting in nitric oxide release and vasodilatation,whereas ETBR‐2 is located on HSCs and is responsible for vasoconstriction.Endothelins are not stored in the organs.Approximately 20%of endothelins are secreted into the circulation system,and are rapidly cleared by the lungs,liver,heart,and kidneys.As a potent vasoconstrictor,endothelins may have a key role for the treatment of hypertensive vascular diseases,inflammation,fibrosis,and metabolic diseases.By clearing ET‐1 from the circulation,endothelin A receptor(ETAR)antagonists can reduce intraportal vascular resistance by dilatating the portal vein,reducing the contraction of HSCs,increasing the diameter of sinusoids,facilitating the regression of liver fibrosis,and restoring liver parenchyma.ET‐1 induces nitric oxide synthase and upregulates cyclooxygenase 2 mRNA levels,making it a key factor during the onset of fibrosis and in the prognosis of patient outcomes.Endothelins can be used to treat porto‐pulmonary hypertension,portal hypertension,angiogenesis,and liver fibrosis and have been approved for the treatment of porto‐pulmonary hypertension.Endothelins are produced on mesangial cells,podocytes,tubular epithelium,and renal collecting tubes in high amounts.Activation of ETAR supports the progression of kidney diseases,whereas activation of ETBR has protective effects on the kidneys.ET‐1 plays an important role in normal cardiovascular homeostasis.Endothelins are closely associated with severe systemic hypertension,congesti

关 键 词：CIRRHOSIS ENDOTHELIN portal hypertension 

分 类 号：R57[医药卫生—消化系统]