"Multifunctional" C-type natriuretic peptide and its discussion/advanced research in chronic heart failure
The study of natriuretic peptides, which participate in maintaining the normal functioning of the organism and in various pathophysiological processes, has attracted the attention of Russian and foreign scientists for many years. C-type natriuretic peptide is the least studied of natriuretic peptides today. Despite the similar structure and biochemistry with other peptides it has a number of features that allow it to participate in numerous processes in the human body. The main place of production of C-type peptide is the endothelium of the vessels and the heart, which is the cause of a special interest to its study in cardiovascular pathology and in chronic heart failure, in particular.