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Adrenomedullin: a new hypotensive peptide

K Kangawa1, K Kitamura, N Minamino

  • 1National Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, Suita, Japan.

Journal of Hypertension. Supplement : Official Journal of the International Society of Hypertension
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
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A novel peptide, adrenomedullin, and its derivative PAMP were identified. These molecules exhibit potent vasodilatory effects and may play a role in cardiovascular diseases like hypertension.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • A novel hypotensive peptide, adrenomedullin, was isolated from human pheochromocytoma extract.
  • Adrenomedullin exhibits potent and long-lasting vasodilatory effects.
  • Proadrenomedullin-derived peptide (PAMP) is another hypotensive peptide processed from the adrenomedullin precursor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the properties and potential roles of adrenomedullin and PAMP.
  • To investigate the involvement of adrenomedullin in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular and renal diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Identification of adrenomedullin and PAMP from human pheochromocytoma extract.
  • Assessment of vasodilatory effects in various vascular systems.

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  • Analysis of adrenomedullin messenger RNA expression in peripheral organs.
  • Investigation of adrenomedullin receptor presence and plasma levels in disease states.

    • Main Results:

    • Adrenomedullin demonstrated potent, long-lasting vasodilatory effects.
    • PAMP inhibits neural transmission at peripheral sympathetic nerve endings.
    • Adrenomedullin messenger RNA is highly expressed in cardiovascular tissues.
    • Increased plasma adrenomedullin levels were observed in patients with hypertension, renal failure, and congestive heart failure.

    Conclusions:

    • Adrenomedullin and PAMP are synthesized and secreted by vascular cells, influencing circulation.
    • Adrenomedullin's direct vasodilation and PAMP's neural inhibition contribute to circulation control.
    • Adrenomedullin may be implicated in the pathogenesis of hypertension, renal failure, and congestive heart failure due to its widespread expression and elevated levels in these conditions.