- Concept UI
- M0029831
- Registry Numbers
- 127869-51-6
- Scope Note
- 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.
- Terms
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Natriuretic Peptide, C-Type
Preferred Term
Term UI
T059839
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1999)
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C-Type Natriuretic Peptide
Term UI
T059838
Date12/01/1997
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1999)
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CNP-22
Term UI
T059840
Date12/01/1997
LexicalTag
ABB
ThesaurusID
NLM (1999)
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C-Type Natriuretic Peptide-22
Term UI
T672771
Date04/28/2006
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (2007)