Uses
[Arg8]-Vasotocin is a vertebrate neurohypophyseal peptide of the vasopressin/oxytocin hormone family[1].
Definition
ChEBI: A heterodetic cyclic peptide that is homologous to oxytocin and vasopressin. It is a pituitary hormone that acts as an endocrine regulator for water balance, osmotic homoeostasis and is involved in social and sexual behavior in non-mammalian vertebrates.
Safety Profile
Experimental reproductiveeffects. When heated to decomposition it emits toxicfumes of SOx and NOx.
References
[1] Ingram CD, et al [Arg8]vasotocin excites neurones in the dorsal vagal complex in vitro: evidence for an action through novel class(es) of CNS receptors. J Neuroendocrinol. 1994 Aug;6(4):415-22. DOI:
10.1111/j.1365-2826.1994.tb00602.x[2] Mihai R, et al. The effects of [Arg8]vasotocin on the firing rate of suprachiasmatic neurons in vitro. Neuroscience. 1994 Oct;62(3):783-92. DOI:
10.1016/0306-4522(94)90476-6
