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SUBMITTER: Lanfear DE
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4189182 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Lanfear David E DE Chow Sheryl S Padhukasahasram Badri B Li Jia J Langholz David D Tang W H Wilson WH Williams L Keoki LK Sabbah Hani N HN
Journal of cardiac failure 20140628 9
<h4>Background</h4>Natriuretic peptides (NPs) represent a critical pathway in heart failure (HF). However, there is wide individual variability in NP system activity, which could be partly genetic in origin. We explored genetic and nongenetic contributions to B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) inactivation.<h4>Methods</h4>Chronic HF patients (n = 95) received recombinant human BNP (nesiritide) at standard doses, and BNP levels were measured at baseline, after 2 hours of infusion, and 30 minutes af ...[more]