N-Terminal Fragment Brain Natriuretic Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** N-terminal fragment brain natriuretic protein (76 aa, ~9 kDa) is encoded by the human NPPB gene. This protein is a marker for cardiac failure.

**Synonyms:** - N-Terminal Fragment of Brain Natriuretic Protein - N-Terminal Fragment of Prohormone Brain Natriuretic Peptide - NT-pro-BNP - NT-proBNP - NT-proBNP(1-76)