Gene nameGene Name - the full gene name approved by the HGNC.
Endothelin 1
Gene symbolGene Symbol - the official gene symbol approved by the HGNC, which is a short abbreviated form of the gene name.
EDN1
SynonymsGene synonyms aliases
ARCND3, ET1, HDLCQ7, PPET1, QME
ChromosomeChromosome number
6
Chromosome locationChromosomal Location - indicates the cytogenetic location of the gene or region on the chromosome.
6p24.1
SummarySummary of gene provided in NCBI Entrez Gene.
This gene encodes a preproprotein that is proteolytically processed to generate a secreted peptide that belongs to the endothelin/sarafotoxin family. This peptide is a potent vasoconstrictor and its cognate receptors are therapeutic targets in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Aberrant expression of this gene may promote tumorigenesis. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2015]