| Description | Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) has the sequence of H-Ser-Leu-Arg-Arg-Ser-Ser-Cys-Phe-Gly-Gly-Arg-OH, is a 28 amino acid peptide. ANP is a powerful vasodilator, and a protein (polypeptide) hormone secreted by heart muscle cells. It is involved in the homeostatic control of body water, sodium, potassium, and fat (adipose tissue). It is released by muscle cells in the upper chambers (atria) of the heart (atrial myocytes), in response to high blood pressure. ANP acts to reduce the water, sodium, and adipose loads on the circulatory system, thereby reducing blood pressure. |
| molecular weight | 1225.38 |
| Molecular formula | C49H84N20O15S |
| Storage | keep away from moisture | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: ≥122.5 mg/mL |
| References | 1. Purushothaman, K. R.,Krishnan, P.,Purushothaman, M., et al. Expression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 and its end product angiotensin 1-7 is increased in diabetic atheroma: Implications for inflammation and neovascularization. Cardiovascular Pathology 22, 42-48 (2013). 2. Marcus, Y. ,Shefer, G.,Sasson, K., et al. Angiotensin 1-7 as means to prevent the metabolic syndrome: Lessons from the fructose-fed model. Diabetes 62, 1121-1130 (2013). |