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) promote diuresis, natriuresis and vasodilation in early chronic
heart failure (CHF), countering renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) and …

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 …

The natriuretic peptide family consists of at least 3 structurally similar peptides: atrial
natriuretic peptide (ANP), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), and C-type natriuretic peptide …

Natriuretic peptides, which are activated in heart failure, play an important cardioprotective
role. The most notable of the cardioprotective natriuretic peptides are atrial natriuretic …

The natriuretic peptides are a group of structurally similar but genetically distinct peptides
that have diverse actions in cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine homeostasis. Atrial …

The long-predicted endocrine function of the heart has been proven by the discovery of atrial
natriuretic peptide (atrial natriuretic factor, A-type natriuretic peptide; ANP) 20 years ago …

A hallmark of congestive heart failure (CHF) is the activation of the cardiac endocrine
system, in particular atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP). The …

Besides pumping, the heart participates in hydro-sodium homeostasis and systemic blood
pressure regulation through its endocrine function mainly represented by the large family of …

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) …