Natriuretic Peptides in Health and Disease
Willis Samson and Ellis Levin offer in Natriuretic Peptides in Health and Disease a comprehensive collection of state-of-the-art reviews of the biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, pharmacology, physiology, and pathology of these potent vasoactive factors. Written by the foremost researcher...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Totowa, NJ
Humana
1997, 1997
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1997 |
| Series: | Contemporary Endocrinology
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1 The Biochemistry of Atrial Natriuretic Peptides
- 2 The Guanylyl Cyclase-A Receptor
- 3 The Guanylyl Cyclase-B Receptor
- 4 Molecular Determinants of Natriuretic Peptide Clearance Receptor Function
- 5 Cellular and Molecular Aspects of the A-Type Natriuretic Peptide
- 6 Cellular and Molecular Biology of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide
- 7 Cellular and Molecular Aspects of C-Type Natriuretic Peptide (CNP)
- 8 Physiology of Natriuretic Peptides: Cardiovascular Function
- 9 Renal Actions of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
- 10 Physiology of the Natriuretic Peptides: Gonadal Function
- 11 Physiology of the Natriuretic Peptides : Pituitary Function
- 12 Natriuretic Peptide Actions in the Brain
- 13 Natriuretic Peptides as Antigrowth Factors
- 14 Natriuretic Peptides and Salt Sensitivity
- 15 Physiology of the Clearance Receptor
- 16 Natriuretic Peptides and Immune Function
- 17 Design and Utilization of Natriuretic Peptide Antagonists
- 18 Natriuretic Peptides in Cardiovascular Disease: A Focus on Congestive Heart Failure
- Perspective