Description
C-typenatriureticpeptide(CNP)isanendogenouspeptideexpressedinthecentralnervoussystem,bone,andvasculature;CNP-22isamatureformofCNPthatisfoundpredominantlyinplasma.CNPexhibitsvasodilatory,natriuretic,diuretic,andcardioprotectiveactivities.CNPalsoexhibitsanti-fibroticpotential,regulatingcardiachypertrophyandremodeling.Thispeptideinhibitstherenin-angiotensinsystem,increasingendothelialpermeABIlity,andplaysaroleinbonegrowth.
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