Heart has a recognized endocrine function as it produces several biologically active
substances with hormonal properties. Among these hormones, the natriuretic peptide (NP) …

Natriuretic peptides (NPs) are the principal expression products of the endocrine function of
the heart. They exert several beneficial effects, mostly mediated through guanylate cyclase …

After its discovery in the early 1980s, the natriuretic peptide (NP) system has been
extensively characterized and its potential influence in the development and progression of …

Natriuretic peptides (NPs) counter the effects of volume overload or adrenergic activation of
the cardiovascular system. They are able to induce arterial vasodilatations, natriuresis and …

The natriuretic peptide (NP) system is composed of 3 distinct peptides (atrial natriuretic
peptide or ANP, B-type natriuretic peptide or BNP, and C-type natriuretic peptide or CNP) …

The natriuretic peptides (NPs) family includes a class of hormones and their receptors
needed for the physiological control of cardiovascular functions. The discovery of NPs …

The last two centuries have witnessed countless discoveries in the field of medicine that
found their roots in the up growing development of technology as well as in the visionary …

The natriuretic peptide (NP) system is an important endocrine, autocrine and paracrine
system, consisting of a family of peptides which provide cardiac, renal and vascular effects …

Abstract The mammalian Natriuretic Peptide (NP) system consists of neuro-hormones, such
as atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), c-type natriuretic peptide …

The natriuretic peptide system includes three known peptides: atrial natriuretic peptide
(ANP), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), and C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP). They contribute …