Antidiuretic Hormones

《英文msh詞典》Antidiuretic Hormones
[同義詞] Antidiuretic Hormones
[主題詞] Vasopressins
[藥動學] Vasoconstrictor Agents
[中文釋義] 抗利尿激素類
[英文釋義] Octapeptide antidiuretic hormones released by the neurohypophysis of all vertebrates (chemical composition varies with species). They control water metabolism and balance by regulating lung,gill,kidney,etc.,and water loss,and also contract smooth muscle. They may also be neurotransmitters. Also included are synthetic vasopressin derivatives. Vasopressins are used pharmacologically as renal agents,vasoconstrictor agents,and hemostatics.