Endothelin-2

**Definition:** A 21-amino acid peptide produced predominantly within the kidney and intestine, with smaller amounts produced in the myocardium, placenta, and uterus, but the cells of origin are not clear. Endothelin-2 has no unique physiologic functions, as compared with endothelin-1. (N Eng J Med 1995;333(6):356-63)

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.276.400.235 - D12.776.467.400.235 - D23.529.400.235