Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), atrial natriuretic factor (ANF), atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH), or atriopeptin, is a powerful vasodilator, and a 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.
Applications:Suitable for use in Immunofluorescence, PAP or ABC.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:Immunofluorescence: 1:200PAP or ABC: 1:500Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.