Vasotocin

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Description

Vasotocin is a Neuropeptide Hormone with activities that resemble those of Vasopressin and Oxytocin.

 

Vasotocin may Counteract these Potentially Toxic Substances

Hormones

 Vasotocin inhibits the release of Cortisol.

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Vasotocin

Hormones

 Melatonin may stimulate the release of Vasotocin. 

 

Chemical Data

 Chemically, Vasotocin is identical in molecular structure to Vasopressin, except for an Isoleucyl Residue at position three.

 

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