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Carperitide heart failure therapy

Nara Medical University · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Carperitide is a recombinant human atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) that binds to natriuretic peptide receptors to promote vasodilation, reduce cardiac preload and afterload, and improve cardiac output in heart failure.

Carperitide is a recombinant human atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) that binds to natriuretic peptide receptors to promote vasodilation, reduce cardiac preload and afterload, and improve cardiac output in heart failure. Used for Acute decompensated heart failure.

At a glance

Generic nameCarperitide heart failure therapy
Also known asLoop-diuretics etc + HANP
SponsorNara Medical University
Drug classNatriuretic peptide
TargetNatriuretic peptide receptor-A (NPR-A)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Carperitide mimics the natural hormone ANP, which activates guanylate cyclase-coupled natriuretic peptide receptors on vascular smooth muscle and cardiac tissue. This activation increases intracellular cGMP, leading to vasodilation, reduced sympathetic nervous system activity, decreased aldosterone secretion, and improved renal sodium and water excretion. These effects collectively reduce cardiac workload and improve hemodynamics in acute decompensated heart failure.

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