Cardiovascular Peptides
Explore peptide research and guides on cardiovascular peptides.
Adrenomedullin: The Vasodilator Peptide
Adrenomedullin relaxes blood vessels, protects organs during sepsis, and serves as a biomarker for heart failure. Full review of 30 years of research.
Cardiovascular PeptidesAngiotensin II and Hypertension
Angiotensin II is an 8-amino-acid peptide that raises blood pressure through vasoconstriction, aldosterone release, and sodium retention. The complete RAAS evidence base.
Cardiovascular PeptidesBradykinin: The Peptide Behind ACE Inhibitor Cough
Bradykinin causes the dry cough from ACE inhibitors by sensitizing airway nerves. Its role in pain, inflammation, angioedema, and the COVID-19 bradykinin storm.
Cardiovascular PeptidesEndothelin: The Most Potent Vasoconstrictor
Endothelin-1 is the strongest vasoconstrictor peptide your body produces. From discovery in 1988 to FDA-approved drugs, here is the full evidence.
Cardiovascular PeptidesUrotensin II: The Most Potent Vasoconstrictor in Mammals
Urotensin II constricts blood vessels more powerfully than endothelin-1, is elevated in heart failure, and remains a largely untapped therapeutic target.