Peptide Drugs intermediate
Atosiban: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Oxytocin receptor antagonist for preterm labor with D-Tyr providing competitive myometrial relaxation. This peptide or oligopeptide is studied for its biolog...
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oxytocin tocolytic preterm-labor
Overview
Oxytocin receptor antagonist for preterm labor with D-Tyr providing competitive myometrial relaxation.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Atosiban |
Mechanism of Action
Mpa and Orn8 modifications create competitive antagonist blocking oxytocin receptor activation.
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Atosiban |
| Category | Peptide Drugs |
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