[Arg8]-Vasotocin

[Arg8]-Vasotocin is a synthetic research peptide in the vasotocin / vasopressin-oxytocin-family peptide family. Arginine vasotocin is an evolutionarily conserved cyclic nonapeptide related to vasopressin and oxytocin. Vasotocin and analogs are used to study vasopressin/oxytocin-family receptor pharmacology, species-specific signaling, and the effects of residue substitutions on peptide activity.

• vasotocin receptor assays
• vasopressin/oxytocin-family comparisons
• cyclic peptide structure-function studies
• comparative neuroendocrine research

The exact sequence, residue range, stereochemistry, cyclization, terminal state, species, and chemical modifications can materially affect activity. The supplied construct should be matched to the intended assay and the specific literature context.

1. Pharmacological characterization of vasotocin stimulation