An Overview of Gene Variants of Endothelin-1: A Critical Regulator of Endothelial Dysfunction

Abstract

The endothelium is a “fluid” and an ever-evolving biological component of the cardiovascular system. It plays important roles in regulating immunology, inflammation, and angiogenesis, among other functions. This book provides a comprehensive review of the endothelium, with a focus on novel aspects of endothelial dysfunction and its treatment.