[Non-atrial natriuretic peptides]
- PMID: 7638104
[Non-atrial natriuretic peptides]
Abstract
This paper described newly discovered peptides, brain natriuretic peptide and C-type natriuretic peptide. Their structure and metabolism as well as peptides participation to many physiological and pathological states have been reviewed with a special emphasis to their role in blood pressure regulation and mineral and fluid balance.