Arginine-Vasopressin

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Hormone

**Definition:** Arginine-vasopressin (9 aa, ~1 kDa) is encoded by the human AVP gene. This protein is involved in peripheral blood vessel vasoconstriction and antidiuretic action in the kidney.

**Synonyms:** - ADH - AVP - Antidiuretic Hormone - Arg-Vasopressin - Arginine Vasopressin - Vasopressin