Research Peptides

Vasopressin (AVP)

Arginine Vasopressin (AVP), also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), is a nine-amino acid peptide hormone synthesized in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary. It regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys, blood pressure through vasoconstriction, and has roles in social behavior, stress response, and circadian rhythms.

Technical Specifications

Sequence / StructureCys-Tyr-Phe-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Arg-Gly-NH2 (disulfide 1-6)
Molecular Weight1084.23 g/mol
Purity>=98%
AppearanceWhite lyophilized powder
StorageStore at -20C, reconstituted at 2-8C
SolubilitySoluble in water

Application Areas

  • Renal physiology
  • Blood pressure regulation
  • Social behavior research
  • Stress response studies
  • Circadian rhythm research
  • V1/V2 receptor pharmacology

Published Research on Vasopressin (AVP)

Koshimizu TA, Nakamura K, Egashira N, et al. (2012) — Vasopressin V1a and V1b receptors: from molecules to physiological systems. Physiol Rev. DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00027.2011

Caldwell HK, Lee HJ, Macbeth AH, et al. (2008) — Vasopressin: behavioral roles of an original neuropeptide. Prog Neurobiol. DOI: 10.1016/j.pneurobio.2008.01.004

Bankir L. (2001) — Antidiuretic action of vasopressin: quantitative aspects and interaction between V1a and V2 receptor-mediated effects. Cardiovasc Res. DOI: 10.1016/S0008-6363(01)00328-5

Frequently Asked Questions About Vasopressin (AVP)

A nine-amino acid peptide (ADH) that regulates water balance, blood pressure, and social behavior.

Vasopressin differs from Oxytocin by only 2 amino acids but has distinct functions: water/BP regulation vs. social bonding/reproduction.

>=98% with full analytical certificates.

Renal physiology, cardiovascular research, social behavior, stress biology, and receptor pharmacology.

Lyophilized at -20C, reconstituted at 2-8C.

Yes, competitive bulk pricing with volume discounts.

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