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SPRINGER Adrenomedullin In Cardiovascular Disease 2005 Edition by TOSHIO NISHIKIMI
Adrenomedullin in Cardiovascular Disease is an up-to-date review of the most relevant aspects of adrenomedullin. It encompasses a broad range of fields including biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease and clinical applications of adrenomedullin to cardiovascular disease. Biochemistry of Adrenomedullin.- Adrenomedullin Receptor and Signal Transduction.- Adrenomedullin Gene.- Adrenomedullin Expression and Secretion.- Biological Action of Adrenomedullin.- Circulating Adrenomedullin.- Role of Adrenomedullin in Cardiovascular Diseases.- Adrenomedullin as an Adipokine.- Adrenomedullin Knockout Mouse and Transgenic Mouse.- Pleiotropic Effect of Adrenomedullin: Lessons from Pure Adrenomedullin Knockout Mouse.- Therapeutic Application of Adrenomedullin.- Therapeutic Potentials of Adrenomedullin for Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension.