Atrial natriuretic factor in edematous disorders.
This article provides a brief overview of atrial natriuretic factor (ANF). Considered by many investigators to be the putative "third factor" governing sodium excretion, ANF is a peptide actively secreted by the heart, with multiple target organ effectors. As such, ANF represents the first clearly documented cardiac hormone.
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Department of Medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine and Hospital, Columbus 43210.
D000818:Animals; D009320:Atrial Natriuretic Factor / Q000502:physiology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004487:Edema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000503:physiopathology; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000097:blood; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000097:blood
D009320:Atrial Natriuretic Factor