Natriuretic Peptide, C-Type
A PEPTIDE of 22 amino acids, derived mainly from cells of VASCULAR ENDOTHELIUM. It is also found in the BRAIN, major endocrine glands, and other tissues. It shares structural homology with ATRIAL NATRIURETIC FACTOR. It has vasorelaxant activity thus is important in the regulation of vascular tone and blood flow. Several high molecular weight forms containing the 22 amino acids have been identified.
Year introduced: 1999
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Tree Number(s): D06.472.699.584.750, D12.644.548.585.750
MeSH Unique ID: D020098
Registry Number: 127869-51-6
Entry Terms:
- Natriuretic Peptide, C Type
- Peptide, C-Type Natriuretic
- CNP-22
- C-Type Natriuretic Peptide-22
- C Type Natriuretic Peptide 22
- Natriuretic Peptide-22, C-Type
- Peptide-22, C-Type Natriuretic
- C-Type Natriuretic Peptide
- C Type Natriuretic Peptide
- CNP-53
- C-Type Natriuretic Peptide-53
- C Type Natriuretic Peptide 53
- Natriuretic Peptide-53, C-Type
- Peptide-53, C-Type Natriuretic
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