Vasopressin induces differentiation of stem cells into cardiomyocytes and promotes heart muscle homeostasis.
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10 Facts About Vasopressin
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Vasopressin is regulated by AVP gene expression which is managed by major clock controlled genes.
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Vasopressin is produced by magnocellular neurosecretory neurons in the paraventricular nucleus of hypothalamus and supraoptic nucleus .
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Vasopressin concentration is used to measure surgical stress for evaluation of surgical techniques.
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Vasopressin is used to treat diabetes insipidus related to low levels of antidiuretic hormone.
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Vasopressin has off-label uses and is used in the treatment of vasodilatory shock, gastrointestinal bleeding, ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.
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Vasopressin is administered through an intravenous device, intramuscular injection or a subcutaneous injection.
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Vasopressin was elucidated and synthesized for the first time by Vincent du Vigneaud.
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Vasopressin has shown nootropic effects on pain perception and cognitive function.
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Vasopressin plays a role in autism, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
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