Synonyms
Brain natriuretic peptide 32, Gamma-brain natriuretic peptide, B-type Natriuretic Peptide, GC-B, BNP-32
Description
Brain natriuretic peptide(human) is an endogenous peptide secreted from cardiac ventricles in response to volume increase and pressure overload that acts as an agonist at atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) receptor A (NRP1). Decreases de novo collagen synthesis and increases MMP gene expression in vitro. Exhibits natriuretic, vasodilatory and lusitropic activity and inhibits the sympathetic and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone systems in vivo.
Molecular Weight
Approximately 3.5 kDa.
Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Purity
> 97% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.