PITRESSIN
\pˈɪtɹɪsˌɪn], \pˈɪtɹɪsˌɪn], \p_ˈɪ_t_ɹ_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_n]\
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Cys-Tyr-Phe-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Arg-Gly-NH2, cyclic 1-6 disulfide. The usual mammalian antidiuretic hormone, it is a cyclic nonapeptide with arginine in position 8 of the chain. Argipressin is used to treat diabetes insipidus and as hemostatic because of its vasoconstrictor action.
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.