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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is a 28-amino acid peptide that is synthesized, stored, and released by atrial myocytes in response to atrial distension, angiotensin II stimulation, endothelin, and sympathetic stimulation (beta-adrenoceptor mediated).trial and Brain Natriuretic Peptides. Natriuretic peptides are peptide hormones that are synthesized by the heart, brain and other organs. The release of these peptides by the heart is stimulated by atrial and ventricular distension, as well as by neurohumoral stimuli, usually in response to heart failure.
ANP is a 28-amino acid peptide containing a single intrachain disulfide bond. It is mainly produced and secreted by the heart atria and is able to induce local natriuretic, diuretic and vasorelaxant effects. In addition this hormone can inhibit the release of renin, vasopressin and aldosterone, and in this way contribute to the reduction of total peripheral vascular resistance [16].