Brain natriuretic peptide is degraded by

Brain natriuretic peptide is degraded by

a) Neutral endopeptidase
b) Elastase
c) Collagenase
d) Omapatrilat

Correct answer : a) Neutral endopeptidase

BNP is degraded by neutral endopeptidase. Omapatrilat inhibits neutral endopeptidase. Hence it is useful in treatment of heart failure.