Term Name:	vasopressin
Synonyms:	ADH, Antidiuretic hormone, arginine vasopressin, argipressin, AVP, beta-Hypophamine, Inyectable de vasopresina, Solute injectable de vasopressine, Vasopressin, Vasopressini injectio, VP
Definition:	A family of cyclic nonapeptide hormones found in most mammals. Synthesised in the hypothalamus and stored in the post-pituitary, vasopressins play a key role in homeostasis, particularly in regulating the body's water content. Together with the similar neuropeptide oxytocin, they are believed to influence social cognition and behaviour.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:9937]  ( EBI )