atrial natriuretic factor measurement
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Is a quantification of the 126-amino acid C-terminal fragment of the ANP precursor, an approximately 150-amino acid polypeptide in a number of species. It is formed by the removal of the N-terminal signal sequence ANP (1-24). This prohormone contains various active ANF sequences. ANF is is a powerful vasodilator, and a protein (polypeptide) hormone secreted by heart muscle cells.[1][2][3] It is involved in the homeostatic control of body water, sodium, potassium and fat (adipose tissue). Increased levels of ANP are associated with heart failure.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atrial_natriuretic_factor
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