Physiological and Pathophysiological Effects of C-Type Natriuretic Peptide on the Heart

C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) is the third member of the natriuretic peptide family. Unlike other members, i.e., atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), which are cardiac hormones secreted from the atrium and ventricle of the heart, respectively, CNP is regarded as a...

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Main Author: Akihiro Yasoda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/6/911