N-Terminal Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Is Inversely Correlated With Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol In The Very Elderly

Laboratory studies on human adipose tissue and differentiated adipocytes indicate that natriuretic peptides (NPs) affect lipid metabolism and plasma cholesterol. Few previous clinical studies in non-elderly populations found associations between NPs in the physiological range and cholesterol. Aim: evaluate the association between NT-proBNP and lipid profile in very elderly hospitalized patients characterized by a wide range of NT-proBNP levels.

Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - February 27, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: F. Spannella, F. Giulietti, G. Cocci, L. Landi, E. Borioni, Fe Lombardi, G. Rosettani, B. Bernardi, V. Bordoni, P. Giordano, M. Bordicchia, R. Sarzani Source Type: research