Description
Atriopeptin III is an analog of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) that exhibits vasodilatory/hypotensive and diuretic activities. In rat kidneys, atriopeptin III increases the diameter of constricted afferent arterioles, decreasing blood pressure.
References
Wang J, Shi P. Structure-function interrelation and clinical effect of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP). Chin Med J (Engl). 1995 Apr;108(4):255-8. PMID: 7789210.
Lanese DM, Yuan BH, Falk SA, et al. Effects of atriopeptin III on isolated rat afferent and efferent arterioles. Am J Physiol. 1991 Dec;261(6 Pt 2):F1102-9. PMID: 1661082.