Definitions for vasotocin
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vasotocin(Noun)
An oligopeptide with properties similar to oxytocin and vasopressin.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Vasotocin
A nonapeptide that contains the ring of OXYTOCIN and the side chain of ARG-VASOPRESSIN with the latter determining the specific recognition of hormone receptors. Vasotocin is the non-mammalian vasopressin-like hormone or antidiuretic hormone regulating water and salt metabolism.
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