Effects of elevation of ANP and its deficiency on cardiorenal function
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), encoded by Nppa, is a vasodilatory hormone that promotes salt excretion. Genome-wide association studies identified Nppa as a causative factor of blood pressure development, and in humans, ANP levels were suggested as an indicator of salt sensitivity. This study aim...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Clinical investigation
2022-05-01
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Series: | JCI Insight |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.148682 |