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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) |
Myocardial Depressant Factor Medical Definitions and Terms
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