C-type natriuretic peptide
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C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) is a 22 amino acid peptide that has strong vasorelaxant properties. Unlike ANP and BNP, CNP does not have direct natriuretic activity. This is because CNP is a selective agonist for the B-type natriuretic receptor (NPRB) whereas ANP and BNP are selective for NPRA.
[edit] References
- Barr C, Rhodes P, Struthers A (1996). "C-type natriuretic peptide.". Peptides 17 (7): 1243–51. doi:. PMID 8959763.
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