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Vasotocin MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Vasotocin
Tree Number(s)
D06.472.699.631.692.881
D12.644.548.691.692.881
Unique ID
D014668
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014668
Scope Note
A nonapeptide that contains the ring of OXYTOCIN and the side chain of ARG-VASOPRESSIN with the latter determining the specific recognition of hormone receptors. Vasotocin is the non-mammalian vasopressin-like hormone or antidiuretic hormone regulating water and salt metabolism.
Entry Term(s)
(8-Arginine)Oxytocin
3-Isoleucyl Vasopressin
Arginine Oxytocin
Arginine Vasotocin
Argiprestocin
Argiprestocine
Vasopressin, Isoleucyl
Vasopressin, Non-Mammalian
Pharm Action
Oxytocics
Vasoconstrictor Agents
Registry Number
W6S6URY8OF
Related Numbers
9034-50-8
CAS Type 1 Name
Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Arg-Gly, cyclic 1-6 disulfide
Public MeSH Note
73
History Note
73(63)
Date Established
1973/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2013/07/08
Vasotocin Preferred
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