Myocardial Depressant Factor
| Medical Definition: |
A low molecular weight peptide of about 800-1000 having a negative inotropic effect. It is released into the circulation during experimental hemorrhagic pancreatitis, severe ischemia, and postoligemic shock. |
| Guide Notes: |
/biosyn /physiol permitted; do not confuse with MYOCARDIAL DEPRESSANTS (see ANTI-ARRHYTHMIA AGENTS) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Peptides (1973-1974) |
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