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Vasotocin
Introduction
Vasotocin is an oligopeptide with properties similar to oxytocin and vasopressin, found in birds, fish, and amphibians. It has been found to have effects on the regulation of REM sleep.
Sources
Sources
- Kales, Anthony. The Pharmacology of Sleep. Springer: 1995.
External links
External links
- Vasotocin at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
- Template:EMedicineDictionary