Abstract
Atrial and B-type natriuretic peptide are both known to be antagonists of the renin-angiotensin system. C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) is a new member of this family except that its principal source is the vascular endothelium. This study tested the hypothesis that CNP is a local inhibitor of vascular angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) activity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1155-1159 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Circulation |
Volume | 93 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |