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Endocrine / Growth Research

Oxytocin

CAS 50-56-6Research Use Only

An endogenous nine-amino-acid neuropeptide hormone, studied extensively in the literature for its role in oxytocin receptor signaling and social-behavior neuroscience. For laboratory research use only.

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Compound Information

Technical specifications

Molecular Profile

What is this compound?

Oxytocin is an endogenous cyclic nonapeptide hormone produced in the hypothalamus, supplied as a lyophilized powder for in vitro laboratory research use only. It is one of the most extensively characterized neuropeptides in the peer-reviewed literature, studied for its role in oxytocin receptor (OXTR) intracellular signaling, smooth-muscle physiology, and the neuroscience of social behavior.

Research applications: Commonly used in oxytocin receptor signaling studies, neuroendocrine research, and social-behavior neuroscience research applications.

Type
Endogenous cyclic nonapeptide hormone
CAS Number
50-56-6
Molecular Weight
1007.2 g/mol
Formula
C43H66N12O12S2
Amino Acids
9
Sequence
Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 (disulfide bridged)
PubChem Database
Storage Requirements

Stability Information

Protect from lightTemperature-sensitive
Lyophilized (powder)-20°C · stable long-term
Reconstituted2-8°C · use within 14 days

Sources & References

Peer-reviewed research

Physiological reviews
The Oxytocin Receptor: From Intracellular Signaling to Behavior
2018PMID 29897293DOI 10.1152/physrev.00031.2017
Jurek B, Neumann ID
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Physiological reviews
The oxytocin receptor system: structure, function, and regulation
2001PMID 11274341DOI 10.1152/physrev.2001.81.2.629
Gimpl G, Fahrenholz F
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Pharmacological reviews
Is Oxytocin "Nature's Medicine"?
2020PMID 32912963DOI 10.1124/pr.120.019398
Carter CS, Kenkel WM, MacLean EL, et al.
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References are provided for qualified researchers as a starting point for literature review. Ventra Sciences makes no claims about the contents of cited works.

For research use only

This product is intended strictly for in vitro laboratory research by qualified professionals. It is not for human or veterinary use and must not be used in food, drugs, diagnostics, or cosmetics. Ventra Sciences makes no medical claims regarding any compound sold. All purchasers acknowledge they will use this product solely for research purposes.

This compound has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All use must comply with applicable institutional, local, and federal regulations.

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