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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Peptide Hormones > Natriuretic Peptides > Natriuretic Peptide, C-Type
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Terme préférentiel

Natriuretic Peptide, C-Type  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • 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.

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • 127869-51-6
  • CNP-22
  • C-Type Natriuretic Peptide
  • C-Type Natriuretic Peptide-22

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Action(s) pharmacologique(s)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-CM1CMXV9-F

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 10/06/1998, dernière modification le 05/07/2006