Description
Oxytocin is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring peptide hormone oxytocin. It is studied for its roles in social bonding, emotional regulation, sexual health, and reproductive physiology.
Benefits
- Bonding and connection — studied for enhancing trust and social interaction.
- Sexual health — explored for roles in arousal, intimacy, and orgasm research.
- Reproductive research — linked to uterine contraction and maternal behaviors.
- Emotional balance — studied for anxiety reduction and mood regulation.
- Neuroendocrine signaling — interest in broad roles in the brain and body.
What researchers look at
- Mechanism: binds to oxytocin receptors (OXTR) in the brain and peripheral tissues.
- Studies in sexual arousal, social bonding, and maternal behaviors.
- Exploration in anxiety, stress, and mood regulation research.
- Clinical interest in labor induction and reproductive physiology.
Quick Specs
- Form: Lyophilized peptide
- Net per vial: 14.5 mg
- Purity: ≥97% (HPLC)
- Identity: MS-verified (per COA)
- Storage: 2–8 °C, protect from light
Identity Basics
- Sequence: Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 (cyclic nonapeptide)
- Formula / M.W.: C43H66N12O12S2, ~1007 g/mol
- CAS: 50-56-6
Selected Research
- PubChem entry — chemical identity:
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/439302
- Oxytocin in social bonding and trust (2005):
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16049492/
- Sexual health and intimacy research:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19470372/
- Mood and anxiety regulation:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21040962/
- Maternal behavior and reproductive physiology:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11741061/
⚠️ Disclaimer
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This product is intended for laboratory research use only.
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Not for human or veterinary use.
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Not approved for diagnostic, therapeutic, or medical applications.
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Handle using appropriate laboratory safety procedures and personal protective equipment.
