Decreased endothelin receptor A autoantibody levels are associated with early ischaemic events in patients with giant-cell arteritis
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-215341
Abstract: Endothelin 1 (ET-1) is a potent vasoactive peptide hormone produced by endothelial cells, macrophages and vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). Elevated ET-1 plasma levels have been reported in patients with ischaemic complications in giant-cell arteritis… read more here.
Keywords: giant cell; cell arteritis; endothelin receptor; receptor autoantibody ... See more keywords