Parameter
| Biomarker | NT-proBNP | Full name | N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide | Molecular Type | Proteins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | / | Molecular Weight | 10 kDa | Core Functional Dimensions | Prognosis, Monitoring |
| Disease | Myocarditis | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Myocardium | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Serum/plasma (ELISA) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | BNP precursor fragment is more stable than BNP and reflects the state of cardiac function | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Clinically available | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | It is more significant in severe myocarditis and its prognostic value is better than that of BNP | ||||