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Peptide sequence of vasopressin. The synthetic analog DDAVP differs from the natural peptide by deamination of cystein in position 1 (arrowhead), which prolongs its half-life, and Darginine substitution in position 8 (arrow), which reduces the pressor effect and confers selectivity for the V2 membrane receptor.
