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Terlipressin: Oligopeptide Research Reference

Glypressin analog for hepatorenal syndrome providing selective splanchnic vasoconstriction. This peptide or oligopeptide is studied for its biological activi...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
vasopressin v1-agonist hepatorenal

Overview

Glypressin analog for hepatorenal syndrome providing selective splanchnic vasoconstriction.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameTerlipressin

Mechanism of Action

Gly-Gly-Gly extension acts as prodrug releasing active trilysin pressin for V1 receptor activation.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameTerlipressin
CategoryPeptide Drugs

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