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 (B-type natriuretic peptide)
- C-type natriuretic peptide, also known as CNP
- dendroaspis natriuretic peptide, also known as DNP
- urodilatin
See also[]
- Nesiritide
- Carperitide
- CD-NP
- Ularitide
External links[]
- Natriuretic+peptides at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Categories:
- Urinary system
- Molecular biology stubs