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vasopressin |
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A family of cyclic nonapeptide hormones found in most mammals. Synthesised in the hypothalamus and stored in the post-pituitary, vasopressins play a key role in homeostasis, particularly in regulating the body's water content. Together with the similar neuropeptide oxytocin, they are believed to influence social cognition and behaviour. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_9937 |
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alternative term |
Vasopressin beta-Hypophamine Solute injectable de vasopressine VP C46H65N15O12S2.C46H65N13O12S2 argipressin Vasopressini injectio AVP arginine vasopressin ADH Inyectable de vasopresina Antidiuretic hormone |
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definition |
A family of cyclic nonapeptide hormones found in most mammals. Synthesised in the hypothalamus and stored in the post-pituitary, vasopressins play a key role in homeostasis, particularly in regulating the body's water content. Together with the similar neuropeptide oxytocin, they are believed to influence social cognition and behaviour. |
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vasopressin |
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CHEBI:9937 |
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vasopressin |
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