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Brain natriuretic peptide 32

Hormone secreted in the heart


Brain natriuretic peptide 32
Brain natriuretic peptide 32

Brain natriuretic peptide 32 (BNP), also known as B-type natriuretic peptide, is a hormone secreted by cardiomyocytes in the heart ventricles in response to stretching caused by increased ventricular blood volume. BNP is one of the three natriuretic peptides, in addition to ANP and CNP.

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