NPPB wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**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.

**Synonyms:** - BNP - Natriuretic Peptide Precursor B wt Allele