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Cardiovascular and metabolic effects of natriuretic peptides
Author(s) -
Moro Cédric,
Berlan Michel
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
fundamental and clinical pharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.655
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1472-8206
pISSN - 0767-3981
DOI - 10.1111/j.1472-8206.2005.00379.x
Subject(s) - natriuresis , diuresis , heart failure , medicine , diabetes mellitus , adipose tissue , lipid metabolism , endocrinology , blood pressure , natriuretic peptide , cardiovascular health , cardiac function curve , pharmacology , bioinformatics , kidney , biology , disease
Natriuretic peptides (NP) are essential in mammals to regulate blood volume and pressure. The functional roles of NP are not limited to natriuresis and diuresis. Several peripheral and central actions of the peptides have been characterized. Studies on transgenic mice have revealed their key function in the regulation of cardiomyocyte growth. Plasma NP levels increase in patients with cardiovascular disorders and heart failure. They represent useful clinical markers for clinicians to diagnose heart diseases. The recent discovery of their potent lipolytic action in adipose tissue is a breakthrough in cardiovascular medicine. This new function of NP in the regulation of lipid metabolism offers interesting questions in the field of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. This review will briefly describe the effects of NP on the cardiovascular system and lipid metabolism.