Cardiovascular Diseases

According to National Society of Health, approximately 26 million patients are suffering from heart failure worldwide, with the increased economic burden of USD 30.7 billion each year. The advent of a novel class of drugs, i.e., the angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor, gives hope to the patients. Neprilysin is a zinc-dependent metallopetidase enzyme that helps breakdown of the biologically active natriuretic peptides and several other vasoactive compounds. It catalyses the degradation of various peptides including atrial natriuretic peptide, brain natriuretic peptide, and bradykinin, as well as contributes to the breakdown of angiotensin II. Inhibition of neprily...