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atrial natriuretic peptide |
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peptide /pep·tide/ (pep´tīd) (pep´tid) any of a class of compounds of low molecular weight that yield two or more amino acids on hydrolysis; known as di-, tri-, tetra-, (etc.) peptides, depending on the number of amino acids in the molecule. Peptides form the constituent parts of proteins. atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) a hormone involved in natriuresis and the regulation of renal and cardiovascular homeostasis. opioid peptide opioid (2). atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), a hormone involved in natriuresis and the regulation of renal and cardiovascular homeostasis. It is synthesized as a prohormone in the granules of the myocytes of the atrium and is released into the circulation in response to atrial dilation or increased intravascular fluid volume. It causes natriuresis, diuresis, and renal vasodilation; reduces circulating concentrations of renin, aldosterone, and antidiuretic hormone; and thereby normalizes circulating blood pressure and volume. Also called atrial natriuretic factor. |
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| In addition, Cal Bio researchers are investigating the potential for nasal administration of such compounds as human growth hormone, atrial natriuretic peptide (used experimentally in the management of high blood pressure), cholecystokinin derivatives (useful as appetite suppressants) and hormonal analogs with potential in contraception and in the treatment of endometriosis (SN: 3/5/88, p. Compugen has identified an alternative splicing event in the gene that codes for the protein precursor of two natriuretic peptide hormones: atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and Urodilatin. Accepted for presentation at ENDO 2000 is, "Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and atrial natriuretic peptide (pro-ANP) in enhanced external counterpulsation", to be presented by Drs. |
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