Target
Human NPPB / BNP
Synonyms
NPPB | BNP | Natriuretic peptides B | Natriuretic peptide B | Natriuretic protein | Brain type natriuretic peptide
Reactivity
Human
(tested or 100% immunogen sequence identity)
Specificity
Detects human brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), a secreted protein which is a member of the natriuretic peptide family. BNP is a cardiac hormone, which is synthesized as a pro-hormone (proBNP), and is proteolytically cleaved to release a biologically active fragment (BNP), and an inactive fragment (NT-proBNP) into the circulation. BNP is predominantly secreted from the cardiac ventricles in response to volume and pressure overload, and results in a number of biological activities including natriuresis, diuresis, vasorelaxation, and inhibition of the sympathetic nervous system. A high concentration of BNP in the bloodstream is indicative of heart failure. Detects proBNP.