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Does atrial natriuretic factor protect against right ventricular overload? II. Tissue binding.
1Department of Physiology, Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, New Hampshire 03756.
Journal of Applied Physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985)
|October 1, 1989
Summary
Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) primarily targets the lungs and kidneys, suggesting these organs are key to its function. This supports the hypothesis that ANF protects the right heart from excessive pressure.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Physiology
Background:
- Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) exhibits diuretic and pulmonary vaso-relaxant effects.
- Previous research suggests these effects may protect the right heart.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the primary peripheral target tissues of ANF.
- To investigate the distribution and binding sites of ANF in vivo.
Main Methods:
- Utilized trace amounts of radiolabeled 125I-ANF injected intravenously and intra-arterially.
- Quantified specific ANF binding sites across various peripheral tissues.
- Analyzed the temporal distribution pattern of 125I-ANF.
Main Results:
- 125I-ANF rapidly bound to peripheral tissues, with <5% remaining in circulation after 1 minute.
- The lung exhibited the highest relative ANF binding capacity, followed by the kidney, right ventricle, adrenal gland, and left ventricle.
- Specific ANF binding site density per gram of tissue followed a similar ranking.
Conclusions:
- The lung and kidney are identified as the most significant target organs for ANF.
- This supports the hypothesis that ANF plays a crucial role in protecting the right ventricle against mechanical stress.