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Vasopressin(medicine)
vasopressin(dictionary)
Vasopressin(health)
8-lysine vasopressin(medicine)
receptors, vasopressin(medicine)
arginine vasopressin(medicine)
vasopressin level(medicine)
unit of vasopressin(medicine)
vasopressin-converting aminopeptidase(medicine)

triethylenetetramine (medicine) and Vasopressin (medicine)


triethylenetetramine (medicine)


triethylenetetramine
<chemical> N,n'-bis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine. Used as stabiliser for epoxy resins, as ampholyte for isoelectric focusing and as chelating agent for copper in hepatolenticular degeneration; may cause liver damage.

Pharmacological action: antidotes, chelating agents, indicators and reagents.

Chemical name: 1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N'-bis(2-aminoethyl)-


Vasopressin (medicine)


vasopressin
<protein> A peptide hormone released from the posterior pituitary lobe but synthesised in the hypothalamus. There are 2 forms, differing only in the amino acid at position 8: arginine vasopressin is widespread, while lysine vasopressin is found in pigs. Has antidiuretic and vasopressor actions. Used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus.