C-type natriuretic peptide   Click here for help

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 4896

Abbreviated name: CNP
Synonyms: CNP-22
Compound class: Endogenous peptide in human, mouse or rat
Comment: CNP is a a positive regulator of endochondral bone growth, and prevents dwarfism in mouse models of achondroplasia [2].
Species: Human
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Peptide Sequence Click here for help
GLSKGCFGLKLDRIGSMSGLGC
Gly-Leu-Ser-Lys-Gly-Cys-Phe-Gly-Leu-Lys-Leu-Asp-Arg-Ile-Gly-Ser-Met-Ser-Gly-Leu-Gly-Cys
Post-translational Modification
Disulphide bond formation between cysteine residues at positions 5 and 22