Natriuretic peptide
A natriuretic peptide is a peptide which induces natriuresis- the excretion of sodium by the kidneys.
Known natriuretic peptides include:
- Atrial natriuretic peptide, also known as ANP
- Brain natriuretic peptide, also known as BNP
- C-type natriuretic peptide, also known as CNP
- Dendroaspis natriuretic peptide, also known as DNP
- Urodilatin
See also
External links
- Natriuretic+peptides at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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