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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. hormones
  4. pituitary hormones
  5. posterior pituitary hormones
  6. vasopressin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. hormones
  4. pituitary hormones
  5. posterior pituitary hormones
  6. vasopressin
  1. Fields of Study
  2. hormones and hormone-related substances
  3. hormones
  4. pituitary hormones
  5. posterior pituitary hormones
  6. vasopressin
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. hormones and hormone-related substances
  3. hormones
  4. pituitary hormones
  5. posterior pituitary hormones
  6. vasopressin
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. neuropeptides
  6. vasopressin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. neuropeptides
  6. vasopressin

Preferred term

vasopressin

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Antidiuretic hormones released by the neurohypophysis of all vertebrates (structure varies with species) to regulate water balance and osmolarity. All mammals have arginine vasopressin except the pig with a lysine at position 8. Vasopressin, a vasoconstrictor, acts on the kidney collecting ducts to increase water reabsorption, increase blood volume and blood pressure.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • antidiuretic hormone

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/10290

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