Nesfatin-1 as a new positive inotrope in the goldfish (Carassius auratus) heart.

In conclusion, this is the first report showing that in teleosts, Nesfatin-1 potentiates mechanical cardiac performance, strongly supporting the evolutionary importance of the peptide in the control of the cardiac function of vertebrates. PMID: 26248227 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26248227?dopt=Abstract

Source: General and Comparative Endocrinology - August 4, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Mazza R, Gattuso A, Filice M, Cantafio P, Cerra MC, Angelone T, Imbrogno S Tags: Gen Comp Endocrinol Source Type: research