Abstract

Background: Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) are produced by mammalian cardiomyocytes located in the atria and atrial appendages. These hormones are released in response to chamber distension, and have potent natriuretic, diuretic, and vasodilator activity.

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