AVP
Nervous System · Neuropeptide & Neurotrophin Signaling
How does the brain tell the kidneys to conserve water?
AVP encodes vasopressin, also called antidiuretic hormone. The brain produces and releases this signal to help regulate the amount of water retained by the body.
- Common Gene Name
- arginine vasopressin
- NCBI Gene ID
- 551
- Chromosome
- 20
Clinical Evidence Status
Clinical utility not established here
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (1 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arginine vasopressin deficiency | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2024-07 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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