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This research aims to evaluate how neutral endopeptidase inhibition with (S)-thiorphan affects natriuretic peptides in hypertensive transgenic rats.

January 1, 1996Hypertension ResearchOpen Access

Neutral Endopeptidase Inhibition Potentiates the Effects of Natriuretic Peptides in Renin Transgenic Rats.

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MWMax WegnerBayer (Germany)DGDetlev GantenGeneral / Preventive / Lipids JSJohannes‐Peter StaschBayer (Germany)

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Randomized trial finds neutral endopeptidase inhibition enhances blood pressure-lowering effects of natriuretic peptides in transgenic rats, suggesting a potential therapy for hypertension.

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This research aims to evaluate how neutral endopeptidase inhibition with (S)-thiorphan affects natriuretic peptides in hypertensive transgenic rats.
Hypertensive transgenic rats with renin gene infusion were used.
(S)-thiorphan was administered to observe its effects on blood pressure and renal function during natriuretic peptide infusion.
Plasma levels of natriuretic peptides and cyclic GMP were measured before and after treatment.
Blood pressure decreased significantly in transgenic rats after (S)-thiorphan and natriuretic peptide infusion.
Natriuretic peptides ANP and BNP had a pronounced effect on blood pressure in transgenic rats compared to SDR, with BNP showing significant efficacy.
CNP had minimal impact on blood pressure in both groups, highlighting the unique effects of ANP and BNP.

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Wegner et al. (1996) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a218d68582b7ad9ebabccdc https://doi.org/10.1291/hypres.19.229

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Randomized trial finds neutral endopeptidase inhibition enhances blood pressure-lowering effects of natriuretic peptides in transgenic rats, suggesting a potential therapy for hypertension.

Neutral Endopeptidase Inhibition Potentiates the Effects of Natriuretic Peptides in Renin Transgenic Rats.

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Neutral Endopeptidase Inhibition Potentiates the Effects of Natriuretic Peptides in Renin Transgenic Rats.

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