A nonapeptide that contains the ring of OXYTOCIN and the side chain of ARG-VASOPRESSIN with the latter determining the specific recognition of hormone receptors. Vasotocin is the non-mammalian vasopressin-like hormone or antidiuretic hormone regulating water and salt metabolism.
Also Known As:
Argiprestocin; Arginine Vasotocin; (8-Arginine)Oxytocin; Argiprestocine; 3 Isoleucyl Vasopressin; Isoleucyl Vasopressin; Non-Mammalian Vasopressin; Oxytocin, Arginine; Vasopressin, 3-Isoleucyl; Vasopressin, Non Mammalian; Vasotocin, Arginine; 3-Isoleucyl Vasopressin; Arginine Oxytocin; Vasopressin, Isoleucyl; Vasopressin, Non-Mammalian; Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Arg-Gly, cyclic 1-6 disulfide