Lypressin
Synonyms
8 Lysine Vasopressin
8-Lysine Vasopressin
Cys-Tyr-Phe-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Lys-Gly-NH2, cyclic 1-6 disulfide
Diapid
Lys Vasopressin
Lys-Vasopressin
Lysine Vasopressin
Lysyl Vasopressin
Postacton
Vasopressin, 8-Lysine
Vasopressin, Lysine
Vasopressin, Lysyl
The porcine antidiuretic hormone (VASOPRESSINS). It is a cyclic nonapeptide that differs from ARG-VASOPRESSIN by one amino acid, containing a LYSINE at residue 8 instead of an ARGININE. Lys-vasopressin is used to treat DIABETES INSIPIDUS or to improve vasomotor tone and BLOOD PRESSURE.