Vasopressin Receptor
The actions of vasopressin are mediated by stimulation of tissue-specific G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) called vasopressin receptors that are classified into V1, V2 and V3 subtypes. These three subtypes differ in localization, function and signal transduction mechanisms.
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