Vasopressin, also known as arginine vasopressin (AVP), antidiuretic hormone (ADH), or argipressin, is a neurohypophysial hormone found in most mammals. Its two primary functions are to retain water in the body and to constrict blood vessels.
CAT# | 10-101-70 |
CAS | 113-79-1 |
Synonyms/Alias | Vasopressin; Arg8-vasopressin; AVP |
Chemical Name | (2S)-1-[(4R,7S,10S,13S,16S,19R)-19-amino-7-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)-10-(3-amino-3-oxopropyl)-13-benzyl-16-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-6,9,12,15,18-pentaoxo-1,2-dithia-5,8,11,14,17-pentazacycloicosane-4-carbonyl]-N-[(2S)-1-[(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)amino]-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)-1-oxopentan-2-yl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide |
M.F/Formula | C46H65N15O12S2 |
M.W/Mr. | 1084.21 |
Sequence | One Letter Code: CYFQNCPRG Three Letter Code: H-Cys(1)-Tyr-Phe-Gln-Asn-Cys(1)-Pro-Arg-Gly-NH2 |
Labeling Target | Oxytocin/Vasopressin (V2, V1a, V1b) receptor |
Application | Central diabetes insipidus; Variceal bleeding; Vasoconstrictor in local anaesthetic injections |
Appearance | Solid powder |
Purity | >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis) |
Areas of Interest | Cardiovascular System & Diseases Pituitary & Hypothalamic Hormones Veterinary Medicine |
Target | Vasopressin Receptor |
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