Lipid Mobilization with Physiological Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Concentrations in Humans

Abstract

ANP briskly stimulates lipid mobilization and oxidation at plasma concentrations that are encountered in conditions such as heart failure. Natriuretic-peptide induced lipid mobilization might contribute to cardiac cachexia. Drugs that interfere with the natriuretic peptide system should be evaluated for potential metabolic side effects.