Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare medical condition that disrupts the body's ability to regulate water, resulting in ...

Many studies have focused on the role of arginine vasopressin (AVP) in pair bonding and paternal behaviour in males, and on that of oxytocin (OXT) in maternal behaviour in females. Now ...

A recent study in Molecular Psychiatry found that using an oxytocin nasal spray can make people feel more guilt and shame and less willing to harm others, even if it could lead to benefits. The ...

Researchers from Gedeon Richter plc have reported the discovery of novel dual vasopressin V1A/V2 antagonist drug candidates for the potential treatment of hyponatremia.

There, it suppresses a hormone called vasopressin. Normally, vasopressin prevents you from urinating too much. So without it, you have to pee all of the time, dehydrating you in the process.

The trial is investigating the efficacy and safety of BH-200, a potent vasopressin V1b receptor antagonist, alongside a predictive companion diagnostic in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) ...

Tolvaptan is a vasopressin receptor antagonist. Vasopressin (a.k.a. ADH or antidiuretic hormone) helps to regulate water retention by absorbing water in the collecting ducts of the nephron.