Arginine vasopressin (AVP) is a nonapeptide hormone produced in magnocellular neurons of the hypothalamus, which functions as an antidiuretic in the kidney and systemically as a regulator of vasoconstriction, blood volume, and blood pressure. AVP acts by binding to a set of specific seven transmembrane domain-containing G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR) classified into three groups: V1a (V1), V1b (V3), and V2. V1b receptors stimulate adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) release in the anterior pituitary, but may also participate in corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) release by the hypothalamus. The V1b receptor signals through coupling of Gq/11 alpha subunits, activating phospholipase C and release of intracellular Ca2+ via phosphoinositide second messengers. V1b receptor overexpression is a common marker for ACTH-secreting corticotropic adenomas. V2 receptors in the collecting ducts of the kidneys stimulate adenylyl cyclase activity, regulating the reabsorption of water via aquaporin channels.
Contrasting central and systemic effects of arginine-vasopressin on urinary marking behavior as a social signal in male mice: Y. Higuchi, et al.; Horm. Behav. 141, 105128 (2022), Abstract;
Evaluating the neuropeptide-social cognition link in ageing: the mediating role of basic cognitive skills: R. Polk, et al.; Philos. Trans. R. Soc. Lond. B Biol. Sci. 29, 377 (2022), Abstract;
Persistent autism-relevant behavioral phenotype and social neuropeptide alterations in female mice offspring induced by maternal transfer of PBDE congeners in the commercial mixture DE-72: E.V. Kozlova, et al.; Arch. Toxicol. 96, 335 (2022), Abstract;
Renal function during sevoflurane or total intravenous propofol anaesthesia: a single-centre parallel randomised controlled study: S. Franzen, et al.; Br. J. Anaesth. 1289, 838 (2022), Abstract;
Transcription factor Creb3l1 maintains proteostasis in neuroendocrine cells: M. Greenwood, et al.; Mol. Metab. 63, 101542 (2022), Abstract;
Activation of Orexin 1 Receptors in the Paraventricular Nucleus Contributes to the Development of Deoxycorticosterone Acetate-Salt Hypertension Through Regulation of Vasopressin: J. Bigalke, et al.; Front. Physiol. 12, 641331 (2021), Abstract; Full Text
Autism-associated biomarkers: test–retest reliability and relationship to quantitative social trait variation in rhesus monkeys: O. Oztan, et al.; Mol. Autism 12, 13229 (2021), Abstract;
Circadian Clock Component BMAL1 in the Paraventricular Nucleus Regulates Glucose Metabolism: M. Nakata, et al.; Nutrients 13, 4487 (2021), Abstract;
Differential roles of VPS and RAAS in water homeostasis and a risk for kidney dysfunction in rats undergoing rapid fasting/dehydration with regular exercise: K. Hasegawa, et al.; Physiol. Rep. 9, e14670 (2021), Application(s): ELISA using rat plasma, Abstract; Full Text
Importance of the renal ion channel TRPM6 in the circadian secretion of renin to raise blood pressure: Y. Funato, et al.; Nat. Commun. 12, 3683 (2021), Application(s): ELISA using mouse plasma, Abstract; Full Text
Loss of Soluble (Pro)renin Receptor Attenuates Angiotensin-II Induced Hypertension and Renal Injury: N. Ramkumar, et al.; Circ. Res. 129, 50 (2021), Application(s): Mouse urine, Abstract;
Oestrogen inhibits salt-dependent hypertension by suppressing GABAergic excitation in magnocellular AVP neurons: X. Jin, et al.; Cardiovasc. Res. 117, 2263 (2021), Application(s): ELISA using rat plasma, Abstract;
Purinergic signaling is enhanced in the absence of UT-A1 and UT-A3: N.J. Himmel, et al.; Physiol. Rep. 6, e14636 (2021), Application(s): ELISA using mouse serum, Abstract; Full Text
Renal inflammation induces salt sensitivity in male db/db Mice through dysregulation of ENaC: L.C. Veiras, et al.; J. Am. Soc. Nephrol. 32, 1131 (2021), Application(s): ELISA using mouse plasma, Abstract;
Sex-dependent Effects of Nephron Ift88 Disruption on Blood Pressure, Renal Function and Cystogenesis: C. Hu, et al.; J. Am. Soc. Nephrol. 32, 2210 (2021), Abstract;
The Mechanism of the Solute-Free Water Reabsorption Increase in the Rat Kidney by Oxytocin Saluresis: Y.V. Natochin, et al.; Dokl Biochem Biophys 497, 190 (2021), Abstract;
Use of Cocultures to Measure the Blood–Brain Barrier Permeability of Oxytocin: Y. Yamamoto, et al.; Methods Mol. Biol. 2384, 247 (2021), Abstract;
Genetic deletion of connexin 37 causes polyuria and polydipsia: J. Xue, et al.; PLoS One 15, e0244251 (2020), Abstract; Full Text
Lipid metabolic signatures deviate in sepsis survivors compared to non-survivors: W. Khaliq, et al.; Comput. Struct. Biotechnol. J. 18, 3678 (2020), Application(s): Human and rat plasma, Abstract; Full Text
Neonatal CSF vasopressin concentration predicts later medical record diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder: O. Oztan, et al.; PNAS 117, 10609 (2020), Abstract; Full Text
A randomized controlled trial comparing methohexital and propofol for induction in patients receiving angiotensin axis blockade: A. Bonavia, et al.; Medicine (Baltimore) 98, e14374 (2019), Application(s): used on human blood serum samples- measure neurohormone concentrations of CORT, Abstract; Full Text
Chronic water insufficiency induced kidney damage and energy dysregulation despite reduced food intake, which improved gut microbiota in female rats: J.W. Daily, et al.; J. Physiol. Sci. 69, 599 (2019), Application(s): Rat Serum, Abstract;
Effects of Environmental Enrichment in Maternally Separated Rats: Age and Sex-Specific Outcomes: R. Doreste, et al.; Front. Behav. Neurosci. 13, 198 (2019), Abstract;
Sickle cell disease up-regulates vasopressin, aquaporin 2, urea transporter A1, Na-K-Cl cotransporter 2, and epithelial Na channels in the mouse kidney medulla despite compromising urinary concentration ability: H. Wang, et al.; Physiol. Rep. 7, e14066 (2019), Abstract; Full Text
BDNF levels are associated with autistic traits in the general population: N. Brondino, et al.; Psychoneuroendocrinology 89, 131 (2018), Application(s): Blood Samples, Abstract;
The effects of aging on biosynthetic processes in the rat hypothalamic osmoregulatory neuroendocrine system: M.P. Greenwood, et al.; Neurobiol. Aging 65, 178 (2018), Application(s): ELISA using tissue extracts, Abstract; Full Text
Validation of salivary oxytocin and vasopressin as biomarkers in domestic dogs: E.L. MacLean, et al.; J. Neurosci. Methods 293, 67 (2018), Application(s): Vasopressin levels in dog saliva, Abstract;
Biomarker discovery for disease status and symptom severity in children with autism: O. Oztan, et al.; Psychoneuroendocrinology 89, 39 (2017), Abstract;
Characterization of Brain-Heart Interactions in a Rodent Model of Sepsis: B.B. Pinto, et al.; Mol. Neurobiol. 54, 3745 (2017), Application(s): Rat plasma vasopressin levels were measured, Abstract; Full Text
Sex differences in associations of arginine vasopressin and oxytocin with resting-state functional brain connectivity: L.H. Rubin, et al.; J. Neurosci. Res. 95, 576 (2017), Application(s): Human serum samples, Abstract; Full Text
Supplemental arginine vasopressin during the resuscitation of severe hemorrhagic shock preserves renal mitochondrial function: C.A. Sims, et al.; PLoS One 12, e0186339 (2017), Abstract; Full Text
Comparing oxytocin and cortisol regulation in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, hydrocortisone challenge pilot study in children with autism and typical development: B.A. Corbett, et al.; J. Neurodev. Disord. 8, 32 (2016), Application(s): AVP assay, human studies, Abstract; Full Text
Prenatal Testosterone Exposure Decreases Aldosterone Production but Maintains Normal Plasma Volume and Increases Blood Pressure in Adult Female Rats: A.S. More, et al.; Biol. Reprod. 95, 42 (2016), Application(s): Plasma AVP levels, Abstract; Full Text
Relaxin in paraventricular nucleus contributes to sympathetic overdrive and hypertension via PI3K-Akt pathway: H.J. Sun, et al.; Neuropharmacology 103, 247 (2016), Application(s): Measurement of plasma AVP, Abstract;
Serotonin 1A agonism decreases affiliative behavior in pair-bonded titi monkeys: R.H. Larke, et al.; Horm. Behav. 86, 71 (2016), Application(s): Blood sampling and hormone analysis, titi monkey plasma, Abstract;
Thirst responses following high intensity intermittent exercise when access to ad libitum water intake was permitted, not permitted or delayed: S.A. Mears, et al.; Physiol. Behav. 157, 47 (2016), Application(s): Measured arginine vasopressin in plasma, Abstract;
Arginine Vasopressin Is a Blood-Based Biomarker of Social Functioning in Children with Autism: D.S. Carson, et al.; PLoS One 10, e132224 (2015), Abstract; Full Text
Clopidogrel attenuates lithium-induced alterations in renal water and sodium channels/transporters in mice: Y. Zhang, et al.; Purinergic Signal. 11, 507 (2015), Application(s): Levels of vasopressin in mouse urine, Abstract;
Control of Polyamine Biosynthesis by Antizyme Inhibitor 1 is Important for Transcriptional Regulation of Arginine Vasopressin in the Male Rat Hypothalamus: M.P. Greenwood, et al.; Endocrinology 156, 2905 (2015), Application(s): ELISA using rat plasma, Abstract; Full Text
Effects of hydration in rats and mice with polycystic kidney disease: K. Hopp, et al.; Am. J. Physiol. Renal Physiol. 308, F261 (2015), Application(s): Levels of vasopressin in mouse and rat urine, Abstract;
Electro-acupuncture improves the social interaction behavior of rats: H.F. Zhang, et al.; Physiol. Behav. 151, 485 (2015), Application(s): ELISA using rat brain tissue, Abstract;
Explicit and implicit caregiving interests in expectant fathers: Do endogenous and exogenous oxytocin and vasopressin matter?: C.C. Cohen-Bendahan, et al.; Infant Behav. Dev. 41, 26 (2015), Application(s): Levels of vasopressin in human urine, Abstract;
Impaired sodium‐evoked paraventricular nucleus neuronal activation and blood pressure regulation in conscious Sprague–Dawley rats lacking central Gαi2 proteins: C. Y. Carmichael, et al.; Acta Physiol. 216, 258 (2015), Application(s): Rat plasma, Abstract; Full Text
Intraocular pressure following 18 hours of systemic dehydration in ocular normotensive healthy subjects: F.K. Idu, et al.; Afr. Vision Eye Health 74, 10 (2015), Application(s): ELISA using human plasma, Full Text
NSAIDs alter phosphorylated forms of AQP2 in the inner medullary tip: H. Ren, et al.; PLoS One 10, e0141714 (2015), Application(s): Levels of vasopressin in rat serum, Abstract; Full Text
Regulation of the Na+‐K+‐2Cl− cotransporter by cGMP/cGMP‐dependent protein kinase I after furosemide administration: F. Limmer, et al.; FEBS J. 282, 3786 (2015), Application(s): Mouse urine, Abstract; Full Text
Rho GAP myosin IXa is a regulator of kidney tubule function: S. Thelen, et al.; Am. J. Physiol. Renal Physiol. 309, F501 (2015), Application(s): To determine antidiuretic hormone (ADH) levels in urine and blood plasma of WT and Myo9a−/− mice, Abstract;
Breaking bonds in male prairie vole: long-term effects on emotional and social behavior, physiology, and neurochemistry: P. Sun, et al.; Brain Behav. Immun. 15, 265 (2014), Application(s): EIA using prairie vole plasma samples, Abstract;
Function of cGMP-dependent protein kinase II in volume load-induced diuresis: A. Schramm, et al.; Pflugers Arch. 466, 2009 (2014), Application(s): Mouse urine, Abstract;
P2X7 receptors in neurohypophysial terminals: evidence for their role in arginine-vasopressin secretion: A.E. Cuadra, et al.; J. Cell. Physiol. 229, 333 (2014), Abstract; Full Text
Transcription factor CREB3L1 regulates vasopressin gene expression in the rat hypothalamus: M. Greenwood, et al.; J. Neurosci. 34, 3810 (2014), Application(s): EIA using rat plasma and pituitary tissue samples, Abstract; Full Text
Excess maternal salt intake produces sex-specific hypertension in offspring: putative roles for kidney and gastrointestinal sodium handling: C. Gray, et al.; PLoS One 8, e72682 (2013), Application(s): EIA using rat plasma, Abstract; Full Text
Peripheral vasopressin but not oxytocin relates to severity of acute psychosis in women with acutely-ill untreated first-episode psychosis: L.H. Rubin, et al.; Schizophr. Res. 146, 138 (2013), Application(s): ELISA using human serum., Abstract;
Salivary vasopressin increases following intranasal oxytocin administration: O. Weisman, et al.; Peptides 40, 99 (2013), Application(s): ELISA using human saliva, Abstract;
Defective renal water handling in transgenic mice over-expressing human CD39/NTPDase1: Y. Zhang, et al.; Am. J. Physiol. Renal Physiol. 303, F420 (2012), Application(s): ELISA using mouse urine, Abstract;
Food-Restricted and Dehydrated-Induced Anorexic Rats Present Differential TRH Expression in Anterior and Caudal PVN. Role of Type 2 Deiodinase and Pyroglutamyl Aminopeptidase II: E. Alvarez-Salas, et al.; Endocrinology 8, 4067 (2012), Application(s): Rat serum, Abstract;
Oxytocin and vasopressin are dysregulated in Williams Syndrome, a genetic disorder affecting social behavior: L. Dai, et al.; PLoS One 7, e38513 (2012), Application(s): ELISA using human serum, Abstract;
Physiological function of the angiotensin AT1a receptor in bone remodeling: K. Kaneko, et al.; J. Bone Miner. Res. 26, 2959 (2011), Application(s): ELISA using mouse serum, Abstract;
Prolactin promotes oxytocin and vasopressin release by activating neuronal nitric oxide synthase in the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei: C. Vega, et al.; Am. J. Physiol. Regul. Integr. Comp. Physiol. 299, R1701 (2010), Application(s): ELISA using rat plasma, Abstract; Full Text
Endogenous ATP potentiates only vasopressin secretion from neurohypophysial terminals: J. Lemos, et al. ; J. Cell. Physiol. 217, 155 (2008), Application(s): EIA using rat culture supernatants, Abstract;
Modulation of aquaporin-2/vasopressin2 receptor kidney expression andtubular injury after endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide) challenge: F. Chagnon, et al.; Crit. Care Med. 36, 3054 (2008), Application(s): EIA using plasma, Abstract; Full Text
Tachykinin neurokinin 3 receptor signaling in cholecystokinin-elicited release of oxytocin and vasopressin: G.E. Haley & F.W. Flynn; Am. J. Physiol. Regul. Integr. Comp. Physiol. 294, R1760 (2008), Application(s): EIA using plasma, Abstract;
Hormonal correlates of human paternal interactions: A hospital-based investigation in urban Jamaica: P.B. Gray, et al.; Horm. Behav. 52, 499 (2007), Application(s): EIA using human urine, Abstract;
Loss of Vav2 proto-oncogene causes tachycardia and cardiovascular disease in mice: X. Bustelo, et al. ; Mol. Biol. Cell 18, 943 (2007), Application(s): EIA using mouse plasma, Abstract;
Tachykinin NK3 receptor contribution to systemic release of vasopressin and oxytocin in response to osmotic and hypotensive challenge: G.E. Haley, et al. ; Am. J. Physiol. Regul. Integr. Comp. Physiol. 293, R931 (2007), Application(s): EIA using rat plasma, Abstract; Full Text
Urea transporter UT-A1 and aquaporin-2 proteins decrease in response to angiotensin II or norepinephrine-induced acute hypertension: J.D. Klein, et al. ; Ren. Physiol. 291, F952 (2006), Application(s): EIA using rat plasma, Abstract;
