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World J Clin Cases. Sep 16, 2023; 11(26): 6066-6072
Published online Sep 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i26.6066
Lyophilized recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide for chronic heart failure: Effects on cardiac function and inflammation
Feng Li, Hao Li, Rong Luo, Jia-Bao Pei, Xue-Ying Yu
Feng Li, Hao Li, Rong Luo, Jia-Bao Pei, Xue-Ying Yu, Department of Cardiovascular Internal Medicine, People's Hospital of Jieshou, Jieshou 236500, Anhui Province, China
Author contributions: Li F and Li H contributed equally to this work; Li F, Li H, Luo R, Pei JB, and Yu XY designed the research study; Li F, Li H, Pei JB, and Luo R performed the research; Yu XY and Li F contributed new reagents and analytic tools; Li F, Li H and Pei JB analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; and all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: The study was reviewed and approved by the People's Hospital of Jieshou Institutional Review Board.
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflicts of interest.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Corresponding author: Feng Li, Associate Chief Physician, Master's Student, Department of Cardiovascular Internal Medicine, People's Hospital of Jieshou, No. 399 Renmin East Road, Jieshou 236500, Anhui Province, China. lff753159789@163.com
Received: April 24, 2023
Peer-review started: April 24, 2023
First decision: May 8, 2023
Revised: May 20, 2023
Accepted: August 3, 2023
Article in press: August 3, 2023
Published online: September 16, 2023
Abstract
BACKGROUND

Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a serious and prevalent condition characterized by impaired cardiac function and inflammation. Standard therapy for CHF has limitations, prompting the exploration of alternative treatments. Recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) has emerged as a potential therapy, with evidence suggesting that it can improve cardiac function and reduce inflammation in patients with CHF. However, further research is required to determine the efficacy and safety of lyophilized recombinant human BNP in CHF patients and its impact on microinflammatory status. This study aimed to investigate the effects of lyophilized recombinant human BNP therapy on CHF patients’ cardiac function and microinflammatory status.

AIM

To investigate the effects of freeze-dried recombinant human BNP therapy on cardiac function and microinflammatory status in patients with CHF.

METHODS

In total, 102 CHF patients admitted to our hospital from January 2021 to January 2022 were randomly assigned to control and observation groups (n = 51 patients/group). The control patients were treated with standard HF therapy for 3 d, whereas the observational patients were injected with the recombinant human BNP for 3 d. Clinical efficacy, inflammatory factor levels, myocardial damage, cardiac function before and after the treatment, and adverse reactions during treatment were compared between the two groups.

RESULTS

The overall clinical efficacy was higher in the observation group than in the control group. Compared with baseline, serum hypersensitive C-reactive protein, N-terminal proBNP, and troponin I level, and physical, emotional, social, and economic scores were lower in both groups after treatment, with greater reductions in levels and scores noted in the observation group than in the control group. The overall incidence of adverse reactions in the observation group was not significantly different compared with that in the control group (P > 0.05).

CONCLUSION

Freeze-dried recombinant human BNP therapy can improve heart function and enhance microinflammatory status, thereby improving overall quality of life without any obvious side effects. This therapy is safe and reliable.

Keywords: Chronic heart failure, Lyophilized recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide, Cardiac function, Microinflammatory state

Core Tip: Lyophilized recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide therapy can improve heart function and reduce microinflammation in patients with chronic heart failure, which signifies its potential as a safe and effective treatment option.