Oxytocin (10mg)

$64.97

Oxytocin is a nonapeptide hormone composed of nine amino acids that is synthesized in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland.

Description

Oxytocin Product Description

Oxytocin is a hormone produced in the hypothalamus that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during breastfeeding. It is often called the “love hormone” because research shows it promotes social bonding, trust, and emotional attachment. The neuropeptide functions as both a hormone and neurotransmitter, influencing various social behaviors and biological processes in laboratory studies.

The classification of oxytocin as solely a neurohypophysial hormone is becoming increasingly outdated as scientific understanding evolves. Contemporary research demonstrates that oxytocin functions more accurately as a multifaceted signaling peptide with both central and peripheral actions.

Peptide Information

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Peptide Sequence Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 (disulfide bridge: 1-6)
Molecular Formula C43H66N12O12S2
Molecular Weight 1007.2 g/mol
CAS Number 50-56-6
PubChem CID 439302
Synonyms Endopituitrina, Ocytocin, Oxytocinum, Orasthin

Oxytocin Peptide Structure

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Source: PubChem

Lyophilized Peptides:

These peptides are freeze-dried, a process that not only extends shelf life but also preserves the purity and integrity of the peptides during storage. We do not use any fillers in this process.

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