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Descriptor English:

Natriuretic Peptide, C-Type

Descriptor Spanish:

Péptido Natriurético Tipo-C

Descriptor Portuguese:

Peptídeo Natriurético Tipo C

Synonyms English:

C-Type Natriuretic Peptide

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Definition English:

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.

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History Note English:

99; use C-TYPE NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE (NM) 1990-98

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Record Number:

33835

Unique Identifier:

D020098

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