Natriuretic Peptide, C-Type
Synonyms
C Type Natriuretic Peptide
C Type Natriuretic Peptide 22
C Type Natriuretic Peptide 53
C-Type Natriuretic Peptide
C-Type Natriuretic Peptide-22
C-Type Natriuretic Peptide-53
CNP-22
CNP-53
Natriuretic Peptide, C Type
Natriuretic Peptide-22, C-Type
Natriuretic Peptide-53, C-Type
Peptide, C-Type Natriuretic
Peptide-22, C-Type Natriuretic
Peptide-53, C-Type Natriuretic
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.