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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > peptide hormones > natriuretic peptides > atrial natriuretic peptide
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > peptide hormones > natriuretic peptides > atrial natriuretic peptide
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > hormones > peptide hormones > natriuretic peptides > atrial natriuretic peptide
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > hormones > peptide hormones > natriuretic peptides > atrial natriuretic peptide
Fields of Study > endocrinology > hormones and hormone-related substances > hormones > peptide hormones > natriuretic peptides > atrial natriuretic peptide
Animals, Livestock, One Health > endocrinology > hormones and hormone-related substances > hormones > peptide hormones > natriuretic peptides > atrial natriuretic peptide
Preferred Term:

atrial natriuretic peptide

Definition:
A potent natriuretic and vasodilatory peptide or mixture of different-sized low molecular weight peptides derived from a common precursor and secreted mainly by the heart atrium. All these peptides share a sequence of about 20 amino acids.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
natriuretic peptides
Entry Terms:
  • atrial natriuretic factor
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/146157
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