NCIt synonyms : Natriuretic Peptide Precursor B wt Allele; BNP;
NCIt definition : Human NPPB wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1p36.2 and is approximately
1 kb in length. This allele, which encodes natriuretic peptides B, plays a role in
diuresis, vasorelaxation and regulation of renin and aldosterone secretion.;