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[Asp5]-Oxytocin is the first 5-position neurohypophyseal hormone analogue possessing significant biological activity. [Asp5]-Oxytocin causes uterine contractions in vitro, enhanced by Mg2+. [Asp5]-Oxytocin has the ability of rat uteroconstrictor, avian vasodilator, and rat antidiuretic[1].

[1] Walter R, et al. [5-Aspartic acid]-oxytocin: first 5-position neurohypophyseal hormone analogue possessing significant biological activity. J Am Chem Soc. 1978;100(3):792-793. DOI:10.1021/ja00471a053