Natriuretic Peptide

Natriuretic peptide refers to a peptide which induces natriuresis (the discharge of sodium through urine).

Types include:

  • Atrial natriuretic peptide: atria
  • Brain natriuretic peptide: ventricles in humans, brains in pigs
  • C-type natriuretic peptide
  • Dendroaspis natriuretic peptide