NCIt synonyms : ETA-R; Endothelin A Receptor; ET-A; hET-AR; Endothelin Receptor Type A; EDNRA;
NCIt definition : Endothelin-1 receptor (427 aa, 49 kDa) is encoded by the human EDNRA gene. This protein
is a multipass transmembrane protein that is a receptor for endothelin-1 protein and
plays a role in G protein-mediated signal transduction.;
NCIt note : An endothelin-1 receptor antagonist, ZD4054, is a drug candidate for treatment of
metastatic hormone-resistant prostate cancer.;