Lypressin

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D06.472.699.631.692.781.400 - D12.644.400.900.400 - D12.644.456.925.480 - D12.644.548.691.692.781.400 - D12.776.631.650.937.400

**Synonyms:** - Lysine Vasopressin - Vasopressin, Lysine - Lysyl Vasopressin - Lys-Vasopressin - 8-Lysine Vasopressin