1. Vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), is a nonapeptide synthesized in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary. It acts on V1a, V1b, and V2 receptors to increase blood pressure through vasoconstriction, stimulate ACTH release, and increase water reabsorption in the kidneys through aquaporin-2 channels respectively.
2. ADH agonists like vasopressin and desmopressin are used therapeutically for conditions like diabetes insipidus, bleeding disorders, and nocturnal enuresis. ADH antagonists called vaptans were developed to counteract excessive