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<StructureSection load='1npo' size='340' side='right' caption='Neurophysin-2 (grey and pink) complex with oxytocin (green and yellow) (PDB code [[1npo]])' scene=''> | |||
<StructureSection load='1npo' size='340' side='right' caption='Neurophysin-2 complex with oxytocin (PDB code [[1npo]])' scene=''> | |||
'''Neurophysins''' are carrier proteins which transport hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary gland. Neurophysin-1 transports oxytocin and neurophysin-2 transports vasopressin. '''Oxytocin''' is used to start labor and increase its speed. '''Vasopressin''' functions to retain water in the body and to constrict blood vessels. | '''Neurophysins''' are carrier proteins which transport hormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary gland. Neurophysin-1 transports oxytocin and neurophysin-2 transports vasopressin. '''Oxytocin''' is used to start labor and increase its speed. '''Vasopressin''' functions to retain water in the body and to constrict blood vessels. | ||
