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Natriuretic Peptides B

Known as: Gamma-Brain Natriuretic Peptide, Natriuretic peptide.B, proBNP 
Natriuretic peptides B (134 aa, ~15 kDa) is encoded by the human NPPB gene. This protein is involved in the maintenance of cardiac homeostasis.
National Institutes of Health

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Intercellular Communication ProcessNPPB geneNatriutietic peptide B [Mass or Molecules/volume] in Serum or PlasmaNatriutietic peptide B [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma

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Highly Cited
2016
Highly Cited
2016
Diuretic response and renal function in heart failure
In patients with heart failure fluid overload is a frequently occurring problem, which is among others caused by an impaired… 
Highly Cited
2013
Highly Cited
2013
Impact of bosentan on exercise capacity in adults after the Fontan procedure: a randomized controlled trial
An endothelin‐1 receptor blocker, shown to be effective in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, might decrease… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Complementary Roles for Biomarkers of Biomechanical Strain ST2 and N-Terminal Prohormone B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Background— ST2 is a member of the interleukin-1 receptor family with a soluble form that is markedly upregulated on application… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
Biochemistry of B-type natriuretic peptide – where are we now?
Abstract Background: The discovery of the cardiac endocrine function more than 25 years ago was a breakthrough for the… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Prognostic value of B-Type natriuretic peptides in patients with stable coronary artery disease: the PEACE Trial.
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Angiotensin Receptor Blockade and Exercise Capacity in Adults With Systemic Right Ventricles: A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Background— Pharmacological blockade of the renin-angiotensin system improves exercise tolerance in patients with left… 
Review
2004
Review
2004
Biochemistry of pro-B-type natriuretic peptide-derived peptides: the endocrine heart revisited.
BACKGROUND Since the discovery of cardiac hormones almost 25 years ago, a vast amount of clinical research has identified the… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Molecular heterogeneity has a major impact on the measurement of circulating N-terminal fragments of A- and B-type natriuretic peptides.
BACKGROUND The N-terminal fragments of A- and B-type natriuretic peptides (NT-proANP and NT-proBNP) are powerful markers of… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Prognostic value of N-terminal pro-atrial and pro-brain natriuretic peptide in patients with acute coronary syndromes.
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Development of a novel, N-terminal-proBNP (NT-proBNP) assay with a low detection limit.
A novel, highly sensitive and specific N-Terminal-proBNP (NT-proBNP) assay based on a sandwich format has been developed. The… 
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