Veterinary Dictionary:
vasotocin
The normal antidiuretic hormone in birds. One of the hormones released by the avian posterior pituitary gland. Called also arginine vasotocin, AVT. Is also active in stimulating uterine contraction.
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Vasotocin
Vasotocin is an oligopeptide with properties similar to oxytocin and vasopressin, found in birds, fish, and amphibians. It has been found to have effects on the regulation of REM sleep.
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- Kales, Anthony. The Pharmacology of Sleep. Springer: 1995.
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 | Veterinary Dictionary. Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary 3rd Edition. Copyright © 2007 by D.C. Blood, V.P. Studdert and C.C. Gay, Elsevier. All rights reserved. Read more |
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