eledoisin
/ˌɛlɪˈdɔɪsɪn/
noun
- A peptide found in the venom of certain octopuses and other mollusks, known for causing blood vessel dilation and lowering blood pressure.
- The effects of eledoisin on blood pressure have been tested in laboratory experiments.
- Scientists study eledoisin to understand how it affects blood flow.
- Eledoisin is one of several bioactive compounds in octopus venom.