Why the study?
Is atrial natriuretic peptide a circulating hormone in the human fetus?
Population
10 normal infants (umbilical cord plasma obtained at the time of delivery) and their mothers
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports fetal ANP production; leaves open its role as a circulating hormone in utero.
Is atrial natriuretic peptide a circulating hormone in the human fetus?
The study provides evidence that alpha-human ANP is a circulating hormone in the human fetus, as indicated by significantly higher ANP levels in umbilical cord arterial plasma compared to venous plasma.
YAMAJI et al. (1986) studied this question.
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