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Vasopressin (AVP): Neuropeptide in Neuroscience Reference

Vasopressin (AVP), a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
neuropeptides peptide oligopeptide

Overview

Vasopressin (AVP) is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameVasopressin (AVP)
SequenceCYFQNCPRG (disulfide bridge: Cys1-Cys6)
Length9 amino acids
Molecular Weight1084.2 Da

| Category | Neurohypophysial peptide |

Mechanism of Action

Gq-coupled (V1a/V1b); Gs-coupled (V2); PLC or adenylyl cyclase

References

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

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