Atosiban Atosiban

Atosiban - Definition and Overview


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atosiban chemical structure


Atosiban

1-(3-mercaptopropanoic acid)-
2-(O-ethyl-D-tyrosine)-4-L-threonine-
8-L-ornithine-oxytocin
CAS number
90779-69-4 		ATC code
G02CX01
Chemical formula C43H67N11O12S2
Molecular weight 994.199
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Atosiban (Tractocile®) is an inhibitor of the hormone oxytocin, and is used in premature labor. Chemically, it is a modified form of oxytocin that inhibits the action of this hormone on the uterus, leading to a cessation of contractions. It is therefore a tocolytic.


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