Natriuretic peptides, Biology

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There are three natriuretic peptides-atrial (ANP) stored mainly in the atrium, brain (BNP) stored mainly in the ventricular myocardium and C-natriuretic peptide (CNP) located primarily in the vasculature.

Circulating levels ANP and BNP are elevated in heart failure. They are vasodilatory and natriuretic.


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