Effects of adrenomedullin on angiotensin II stimulated atrial natriuretic peptide and arginine vasopressin secretion in healthy humans

Petrie, M.C. , McDonald, J.E., Hillier, C., Morton, J.J. and McMurray, J.J.V. (2001) Effects of adrenomedullin on angiotensin II stimulated atrial natriuretic peptide and arginine vasopressin secretion in healthy humans. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 52(2), pp. 165-168. (doi: 10.1046/j.0306-5251.2001.01428.x) (PMID:11488773)

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Abstract

Aims Adrenomedullin is a newly described peptide that has widespread tissue distribution. Its presence in cardiovascular (including vascular endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, and cardiac atria and ventricles) and renal tissues, together with its vasodilatory and natriuretic properties, suggest a role in blood pressure regulation and fluid and electrolyte balance. Methods Nine normal volunteers were studied to determine whether or not adrenomedullin influenced plasma atrial natriuretic peptide and arginine vasopressin concentrations during systemic angiotensin II infusion. Results A significant (P = 0.02) augmentation of atrial natriuretic peptide concentrations, but no suppression of arginine vasopressin concentrations, was found with coinfusion of adrenomedullin and angiotensin II when compared with vehicle and angiotensin II. Conclusions Despite its vasodilator and natriuretic action, adrenomedullin significantly augmented angiotensin II-stimulated plasma atrial natriuretic peptide concentrations in healthy humans. This provides further evidence of a synergistic interaction between adrenomedullin and atrial natriuretic peptide and suggests that adrenomedullin may have a role in fluid and electrolyte balance and blood pressure regulation.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Petrie, Professor Mark and McMurray, Professor John
Authors: Petrie, M.C., McDonald, J.E., Hillier, C., Morton, J.J., and McMurray, J.J.V.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
Journal Name:British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
ISSN:0306-5251

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