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Genetic and nongenetic factors influencing pharmacokinetics of B-type natriuretic peptide.
Journal of cardiac failure - 1 Sept 2014
Lanfear David E, Chow Sheryl, Padhukasahasram Badri, Li Jia, Langholz David, Tang W H Wilson, Williams L Keoki, Sabbah Hani N
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: 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. METHODS: Chronic HF patients (n = 95) received recombinant human BNP (nesiritide) at standard doses, and BNP levels...
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