The synthesis and pharmacological properties of [1-(delta-mercaptovaleric acid)]-oxytocin, a homolog of deamino-oxytocin containing a twenty-two-membered ring.
1970
W Fraefel, and
V Du Vigneaud
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D008956
Models, Chemical
Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of chemical processes or phenomena; includes the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment.
Chemical Models,Chemical Model,Model, Chemical
D010121
Oxytocin
A nonapeptide hormone released from the neurohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, POSTERIOR). It differs from VASOPRESSIN by two amino acids at residues 3 and 8. Oxytocin acts on SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS, such as causing UTERINE CONTRACTIONS and MILK EJECTION.
Ocytocin,Pitocin,Syntocinon
D003545
Cysteine
A thiol-containing non-essential amino acid that is oxidized to form CYSTINE.