Angiotensin II vs Sarafotoxin — mechanism, half-life, dosing, and research status compared. Which is right for your protocol?
Angiotensin II is the principal effector peptide of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), a master regulator of blood pressure, fluid balance, and cardiovascular function. Generated by sequential cleavage of angiotensinogen by renin (producing Ang I) then by angiotensi...
Calculate Angiotensin II dose →Sarafotoxins are a family of 21-amino acid peptides isolated from the venom of the Israeli burrowing asp (Atractaspis engaddensis). They are structural and functional homologs of endothelin-1, sharing ~60% sequence identity and acting on the same ETA/ETB receptor subtypes....
Calculate Sarafotoxin dose →| Parameter | Angiotensin II | Sarafotoxin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Vasoactive Peptide | Vasoactive Peptide |
| Research | Clinical | Pharmacological Tool |
| Half-Life | 30 seconds - 2 minutes (plasma) | Minutes (plasma) |
| Typical Dose | 20-40 ng/kg/min (vasopressor) | Research only (nmol/kg) |
| Frequency | Continuous infusion in clinical use | N/A |
| Route | Intravenous (continuous infusion) | IV (research only) |
| FDA Status | Approved (Giapreza, vasodilatory shock) | No approval |
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