Receptor
vasopressin receptor
vas·o·pres·sin re·cep·tor
Subclass of:
Receptors, Pituitary Hormone;
G-Protein-Coupled Receptors;
Neuropeptide Receptor
Definitions related to vasopressin receptor:
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The biologic effects of arginine vasopressin (AVP) are mediated by 3 receptor subtypes: the V1A and V1B receptors that activate phospholipases via G alpha (q/11), and the V2 receptor that activates adenylyl cyclase by interacting with G alpha (s). This subfamily of G-protein coupled receptors also includes OXT receptors. Their activity is mediated by G proteins which stimulate a phosphatidylinositol-calcium second messenger system. All are involved in the control of body fluid osmolality, blood volume, blood pressure, and vascular tone. (from OMIM)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(receptors, vasopressin) Specific molecular sites or proteins on or in cells to which VASOPRESSINS bind or interact in order to modify the function of the cells. Two types of vasopressin receptor exist, the V1 receptor in the vascular smooth muscle and the V2 receptor in the kidneys. The V1 receptor can be subdivided into V1a and V1b (formerly V3) receptors.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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