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vasopressin
Vasopressin
9 aa cyclic neuropeptide from hypothalamic SON/PVN neurons. V2R on collecting duct → AQP2 → urine concentration; V1aR on vasculature → vasoconstriction. Deficiency causes diabetes insipidus; excess causes SIADH hyponatraemia.
Entry Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | vasopressin |
| Name | Vasopressin |
| Status | draft |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-05 |
| Atlas | 01-human |
| Scale | 03-molecular |