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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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ADH; AVP; Antidiuretic hormone; Formula=C46H65N15O12S2.C46H65N13O12S2; Inyectable de vasopresina; Solute injectable de vasopressine; VP; Vasopressini injectio; arginine vasopressin; argipressin; beta-Hypophamine