Natriuretic Peptides in Health and Disease

1 The Biochemistry of Atrial Natriuretic Peptides.- 2 The Guanylyl Cyclase-A Receptor.- 3 The Guanylyl Cyclase-B Receptor.- 4 Molecular Determinants of Natriuretic Peptide Clearance Receptor Function.- 5 Cellular and Molecular Aspects of the A-Type Natriuretic Peptide.- 6 Cellular and Molecular Biology of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide.- 7 Cellular and Molecular Aspects of C-Type Natriuretic Peptide (CNP).- 8 Physiology of Natriuretic Peptides: Cardiovascular Function.- 9 Renal Actions of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide.- 10 Physiology of the Natriuretic Peptides: Gonadal Function.- 11 Physiology of the Natriuretic Peptides : Pituitary Function.- 12 Natriuretic Peptide Actions in the Brain.- 13 Natriuretic Peptides as Antigrowth Factors.- 14 Natriuretic Peptides and Salt Sensitivity.- 15 Physiology of the Clearance Receptor.- 16 Natriuretic Peptides and Immune Function.- 17 Design and Utilization of Natriuretic Peptide Antagonists.- 18 Natriuretic Peptides in Cardiovascular Disease: A Focus on Congestive Heart Failure.- Perspective.