BNP is regarded by: (A) Neutral endopeptidases, (B) Elastase, (C) Omapatrilat, (D) ACE
Answer is A. Inhibition of the neutral endopeptidase (NEPinh) had been investigated as a potential novel therapeutic approach because of its ability to increase the plasma concentrations of the natriuretic peptides (NPs). Indeed, the NPs have potent natriuretic and vasodilator propeies, inhibit the activity of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, lower sympathetic drive, and have antiproliferative and antihyperophic effects Refer katzung 11e p303