Vol. 27 (3) 2006 Neuro endocrinology letters

Endothelin ETA and ETB receptor expression in the human trigeminal ganglion.

OBJECTIVES: Endothelin is a potent peptide mediator that is synthesized by a number of cells. Previous studies have revealed the occurrence of endothelin in nerve cell bodies of some peripheral ganglia. Endothelin mediates its effects via two distinct receptor subtypes ETA and ETB. The present study was designed to investigate the prese.....