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 due to the fact that CNP is a selective agonist for the B-type Natriuretic receptor (NPRB) whereas ANP and BNP are selective for NPRA.

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  • Barr C, Rhodes P, Struthers A (1996). "C-type natriuretic peptide.". Peptides 17 (7): 1243-51. PMID 8959763. 

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