Genome-Wide Association Study Implicates Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Rather Than B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in the Regulation of Blood Pressure in the General Population [Original Articles]

Conclusions— Common genetic differences affecting the circulating concentration of ANP associated with blood pressure, whereas those affecting BNP did not, highlighting the blood pressure–lowering effect of ANP in the general population.

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Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics - December 13, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Salo, P. P., Havulinna, A. S., Tukiainen, T., Raitakari, O., Lehtimaki, T., Kahonen, M., Kettunen, J., Mannikko, M., Eriksson, J. G., Jula, A., Blankenberg, S., Zeller, T., Salomaa, V., Kristiansson, K., Perola, M. Tags: Biomarkers, Cardiovascular Disease, Genetic, Association Studies, Hypertension Original Articles Source Type: research