ANP is closely related to BNP (brain natriuretic peptide) and CNP (C-type natriuretic peptide), which all share a similar amino acid ring structure. (wikipedia.org)
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) treatment increases heart function and decreases heart dilation after myocardial infarction (MI). (elifesciences.org)
Peptide5
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) or atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) is a natriuretic peptide hormone secreted from the cardiac atria that in humans is encoded by the NPPA gene. (wikipedia.org)
A member of the natriuretic peptide gene family, NPPA encodes an important cardiac signaling molecule known as atrial natriuretic peptide/factor (ANP). (wikipedia.org)
ANP is secreted in response to: Stretching of the atrial wall, via Atrial volume receptors Increased Sympathetic stimulation of β-adrenoceptors Increased sodium concentration (hypernatremia), though sodium concentration is not the direct stimulus for increased ANP secretion Endothelin, a potent vasoconstrictor Three types of atrial natriuretic peptide receptors have been identified on which natriuretic peptides act. (wikipedia.org)
They are all cell surface receptors and designated: guanylyl cyclase-A (GC-A) also known as natriuretic peptide receptor-A (NPRA/ANPA) or NPR1 guanylyl cyclase-B (GC-B) also known as natriuretic peptide receptor-B (NPRB/ANPB) or NPR2 natriuretic peptide clearance receptor (NPRC/ANPC) or NPR3 NPR-A and NPR-B have a single membrane-spanning segment with an extracellular domain that binds the ligand. (wikipedia.org)
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) decreases plasma Na concentration and promtes seawater (SW) adaptation in eels. (bioone.org)
Cardiovascular diseases2
NPPA variants affect plasma ANP concentrations, blood pressure levels, and cardiovascular diseases such as atrial fibrillation (AF). (wikipedia.org)
Hemodynamic shear stress is one of the major factors that are involved in the pathogenesis of many cardiovascular diseases including atherosclerosis and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), through its modulatory effect on the endothelial cell's redox homeostasis and mechanosensitive gene expression. (bvsalud.org)
Stimulation1
Following stimulation of atrial cells, proANP is released and rapidly converted to the 28-amino-acid C-terminal mature ANP on the cell surface by the cardiac transmembrane serine protease corin. (wikipedia.org)
Arrhythmias1
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Transcription factor1
Of particular interest from recent findings is, the (Nrf2)/Keap-1 pathway, where Nrf2 is a transcription factor that has antioxidant properties and is strongly associated with several CVDs, yet, the exact mechanism by which Nrf2 alleviates CVDs still to be elucidated. (bvsalud.org)
Chronic2
In conclusion, the European database study confirmed previous knowledge of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension risk factors, and identified thyroid replacement therapy and a history of malignancy as new medical conditions associated with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. (ersjournals.com)
Two recent reports have documented an association of splenectomy 5 , 6 , ventriculo-atrial (VA) shunt for the treatment of hydrocephalus, and chronic inflammatory conditions 5 with CTEPH. (ersjournals.com)
Treatment2
Self-care management, interventions to improve adherence, diet and exercise recommendations and risk factor modification, although they are considered a part of successful HF treatment and play an important role in patient prognosis, are beyond the scope of this review. (docksci.com)
Improvement in metabolic risk factors for coronary heart disease associated with cilazapril treatment. (nhri.edu.tw)
Modification1
Use of complementary medicines and therapies (CAM) and modification of lifestyle factors such as physical activity, exercise, and diet are being increasingly considered as potential therapeutic options for anxiety disorders. (hindawi.com)
Cells1
These cells contain volume receptors which respond to increased stretching of the atrial wall due to increased atrial blood volume. (wikipedia.org)
1 Cardiac complications after non-cardiac surgery depend on specific risk factors, the type of surgery, and the circumstances under which the surgery takes place. (cadth.ca)
Thyroid replacement therapy (OR 6.10, 95% CI 2.73-15.05) and a history of malignancy (OR 3.76, 95% CI 1.47-10.43) emerged as novel CTEPH risk factors. (ersjournals.com)
Peptides6
Natriuretic peptides (ANP, BNP, and CNP) are a family of hormone/paracrine factors that are structurally related. (wikipedia.org)
ANP is secreted in response to: Stretching of the atrial wall, via Atrial volume receptors Increased Sympathetic stimulation of β-adrenoceptors Increased sodium concentration (hypernatremia), though sodium concentration is not the direct stimulus for increased ANP secretion Endothelin, a potent vasoconstrictor Three types of atrial natriuretic peptide receptors have been identified on which natriuretic peptides act. (wikipedia.org)
The expression of natriuretic peptides in the neural bundles of the anterior portion of the optic nerves and their functions in regulating vessel tone and blood flow may suggest a possible role in the pathogenesis of glaucoma. (nih.gov)
Using a combination of MO-based knockdowns, pharmacological inhibitors and rescue assays we demonstrate that Npr3 cooperate with guanylate cyclase natriuretic peptide receptor 1 (Npr1) and natriuretic peptides (Nppa/Nppc) to regulate NC and CP formation, pointing at a broad requirement of this signaling pathway in early embryogenesis. (elifesciences.org)
We propose that Npr3 acts as a clearance receptor to regulate local concentrations of natriuretic peptides for optimal cGMP production through Npr1 activation, and as a signaling receptor to control cAMP levels through inhibition of adenylyl cyclase. (elifesciences.org)
Natriuretic peptides constitute a family of three structurally related but genetically distinct paracrine factors, A-type, B-type, and C-type natriuretic peptides, also known as Nppa, Nppb, and Nppc. (elifesciences.org)
NPPA6
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) or atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) is a natriuretic peptide hormone secreted from the cardiac atria that in humans is encoded by the NPPA gene. (wikipedia.org)
A member of the natriuretic peptide gene family, NPPA encodes an important cardiac signaling molecule known as atrial natriuretic peptide/factor (ANP). (wikipedia.org)
NPPA variants affect plasma ANP concentrations, blood pressure levels, and cardiovascular diseases such as atrial fibrillation (AF). (wikipedia.org)
Using a knock-in (KI) rat model, researchers found an AF-associated human variant in NPPA caused inflammation, fibroblast activation, atrial fibrosis, and AF in KI rats. (wikipedia.org)
The NPPA gene is expressed primarily in atrial myocytes and consists of 2 introns and three exons, with translation of this gene yielding a high molecular mass 151 amino acid polypeptide known as preproANP. (wikipedia.org)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between normal-tension glaucoma and the genetic variations of atrial natriuretic peptide (Nppa) and natriuretic peptide receptor A (Npr1) gene. (nih.gov)
Receptors3
These cells contain volume receptors which respond to increased stretching of the atrial wall due to increased atrial blood volume. (wikipedia.org)
They are all cell surface receptors and designated: guanylyl cyclase-A (GC-A) also known as natriuretic peptide receptor-A (NPRA/ANPA) or NPR1 guanylyl cyclase-B (GC-B) also known as natriuretic peptide receptor-B (NPRB/ANPB) or NPR2 natriuretic peptide clearance receptor (NPRC/ANPC) or NPR3 NPR-A and NPR-B have a single membrane-spanning segment with an extracellular domain that binds the ligand. (wikipedia.org)
This fundamental work reports the unique finding that specific ligands and receptors in the natriuretic peptide signaling pathway act during early embryogenesis to discriminate between neural crest and cranial placode fates using two distinct mechanisms. (elifesciences.org)
Structurally1
ANP is one of a family of nine structurally similar natriuretic hormones: seven are atrial in origin. (wikipedia.org)
Receptor3
Fisetin attenuates doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity by inhibiting the insulin-like growth factor II receptor apoptotic pathway through estrogen receptor-α/-β activation. (utaipei.edu.tw)
Among the components of this signaling pathway, we show that natriuretic peptide receptor 3 (Npr3) plays a pivotal role by differentially regulating two developmental programs through its dual function as clearance and signaling receptor. (elifesciences.org)
Background: The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) is a ligand-activated transcription factor that regulates the expression of xenobiotic detoxification genes and is a critical mediator of gene-environment interactions. (nih.gov)
Neural2
Here, we describe a completely novel role for natriuretic peptide signaling in the control of neural crest (NC) and cranial placode (CP) progenitors formation. (elifesciences.org)
Global expression analysis of AHR-positive cells showed that activation of the AHR/TCDD axis disrupted the concerted expression of genes that regulate multiple signaling pathways involved in cardiac and neural morphogenesis and differentiation, including dozens of genes encoding homeobox transcription factors and Polycomb and trithorax group proteins. (nih.gov)
Significantly1
The results demonstrate that inhaled carbon monoxide significantly reduces CPB-induced inflammation via suppression of tumor necrosis factor alpha, and interleukin-1beta expression and elevation of interleukin 10. (asahq.org)
Response1
The nephron sites involved in the blunted natriuretic response to frusemide during sodium depletion were investigated using micropuncture techniques in anaesthetized rats. (portlandpress.com)
Families1
Different isoforms of both of these proteins in striated muscle are products of multigene families (Buckingham, 1985). (biologists.com)
Single1
Early research in healthy people suggests that taking a single dose of guarana dry extract can improve thinking speed . (rxlist.com)