Arginine Vasopressin
MESHD001127
The predominant form of mammalian antidiuretic hormone. It is a nonapeptide containing an ARGININE at residue 8 and two disulfide-linked cysteines at residues of 1 and 6. Arg-vasopressin is used to treat DIABETES INSIPIDUS or to improve vasomotor tone and BLOOD PRESSURE.
Synonyms
- Vasopressin, Arginine
- Argipressin
- Arg-Vasopressin
- Arg Vasopressin
- Argipressin Tannate
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