Description
Atosiban is an antagonist at oxytocin and vasopressin receptors, exhibiting tocolytic activity. Atosiban is clinically used to decrease uterine contractility in the prevention of preterm birth.
References
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Pierzynski P. Oxytocin and vasopressin V(1A) receptors as new therapeutic targets in assisted reproduction. Reprod Biomed Online. 2011 Jan;22(1):9-16. PMID: 21130036.