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NPR-C: a component of the natriuretic peptide family with implications in human diseases.
Journal of molecular medicine (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Sept 2010
Rubattu Speranza, Sciarretta Sebastiano, Morriello Angelica, Calvieri Camilla, Battistoni Allegra, Volpe Massimo
Abstract excerpt
The natriuretic peptide (NP) family includes atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), B-type natriuretic peptide, C-type natriuretic peptide and their receptors NPR-A, NPR-B and NPR-C. The effects exerted by this hormonal system in the control of cardiovascular, renal and endocrine functions have been extensively investigated. Moreover, the involvement of NP in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases has been...
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