endothelium-dependent hyperpolarization factor [Supplementary Concept]

may be related to anandamide; released from endothelium of rat pulmonary arteries; nonprostanoid, nonidentified factor that contributes to endothelium-dependent relaxation by causing hyperpolarization of the vascular smooth muscle

Date introduced: March 21, 1991

MeSH Unique ID: C067410

Heading Mapped to:

• Biological Factors

Entry Terms:

• EDHF
• endothelium-derived hyperpolarization factor

Pharmacologic Action:

• Endothelium-Dependent Relaxing Factors