Natriuretic peptide
A natriuretic peptide is a peptide that induces natriuresis, which is the excretion of sodium by the kidneys.
Known natriuretic peptides include the following:
- 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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