1 DESAMINO 8 ARGININE VASOPRESSIN
\wˈɒn dɪsɐmˈiːnə͡ʊ ˈe͡ɪt ˈɑːd͡ʒɪnˌa͡ɪn vˈasəpɹˌɛsɪn], \wˈɒn dɪsɐmˈiːnəʊ ˈeɪt ˈɑːdʒɪnˌaɪn vˈasəpɹˌɛsɪn], \w_ˈɒ_n d_ɪ_s_ɐ_m_ˈiː_n_əʊ ˈeɪ_t ˈɑː_dʒ_ɪ_n_ˌaɪ_n v_ˈa_s_ə_p_ɹ_ˌɛ_s_ɪ_n]\
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A synthetic analog of the pituitary hormone, ARGIPRESSIN. Its action is mediated by the vasopressin receptor V2. It has prolonged antidiuretic activity, but little pressor effects. It also modulates levels of circulating FACTOR VIII and VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR.
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
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