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Atrial natriuretic peptide, biological effects

The atria and other tissues of mammals contain a family of peptides with natriuretic, diuretic, vasorelaxant and other properties. The family consists of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP). The structures of the three peptides are similar (Figure 17-5), but there are differences in their biologic effects. ANP is derived from the... [Pg.422]

Two types of molecule are now known to activate membrane-bound guanylate cyclase atrial natriuretic peptide and bacterial enterotoxin. Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) is a peptide that is released from heart atrial cells in response to increased blood volume. The biological effects of ANF, that is, lowering of blood pressure... [Pg.552]

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