title: Atrial natriuretic peptide. An important factor in sodium and blood pressure regulation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Espiner
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Richards
mesh_terms: D000450:Aldosterone / Q000378:metabolism; D009320:Atrial Natriuretic Factor / Q000097:blood / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000502:physiology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D006706:Homeostasis / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy; D009318:Natriuresis / Q000187:drug effects; D009490:Neurosecretory Systems / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000450:Aldosterone; D009320:Atrial Natriuretic Factor