brain natriuretic peptide

brain natriuretic peptide
B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) a hormone, originally isolated from porcine brain tissue, having biologic effects similar to those of atrial natriuretic peptide; it is stored mainly in the myocardium of the cardiac ventricles. Blood levels of BNP are elevated in hypervolemic states such as congestive heart failure and hypertension.

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