WikiMD is the world's largest medical encyclopedia with
15,721 pages, 4,133,825 edits & 37,720,694 views.
Desmopressin
Desmopressin - a synthetic octapeptide, and an analogue of human hormone arginine vasopressin with antidiuretic and coagulant activities. Desmopressin binds to v2 receptors in renal collecting ducts which leads to exocytosis of von willebrand factor (vwf) and tissue plasminogen activator (t pa) from weibel palade bodies, thereby increasing water resorption. This agent also increases nitric oxide (no) production via activation of endothelial no synthase, thereby induces afferent arteriolar vasodilation. Furthermore, desmopressin stimulates the release of factor viii from endothelial cells mediated through v1a receptor, thereby promotes blood coagulation.
Up to date info
Latest research - Desmopressin
 | This medical article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Source: Data courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Since the data might have changed, please query MeSH on Desmopressin for any updates.
Desmopressin is part of WikiMD's free ^articles!
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional advice. By accessing and using WikiMD you agree to the terms of use.
Templates etc. when imported from Wikipedia, are licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. See full disclaimers.
 Ad. Tired of being overweight?. W8MD's physician weight loss program can HELP. Tele medicine available |
