LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY β This compound is NOT for human consumption, veterinary use, or therapeutic applications.
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Oxytocin
Molecular Data
Formula
C43H66N12O12S2
Mol. Weight
1007.19 Da
CAS Number
50-56-6
Purity
β₯98% (HPLC)
Appearance
White lyophilized powder
Storage
-20Β°C, desiccated
Amino Acid Sequence
Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2
Research Overview
Oxytocin is a nine-amino acid neuropeptide synthesized in the hypothalamus. It is one of the most extensively studied peptides in social behavior and bonding research.
Mechanism of Action
Binds oxytocin receptors (OXTR) in the brain and peripheral tissues, modulating social cognition, trust, anxiety, and reproductive physiology.
Research Applications
Social behavior studies, pair bonding research, anxiety modeling, autism spectrum investigation, maternal behavior analysis, stress response studies.
Key Research Findings
Intranasal administration increases trust and social cognition in behavioral studies. Anxiolytic effects demonstrated across multiple preclinical paradigms.
MANDATORY DISCLAIMER: Oxytocin as referenced on this page is strictly for in-vitro laboratory research and forensic applications only. It is NOT for human consumption, veterinary use, diagnostic purposes, therapeutic applications, or any form of bodily introduction. Any reference to research outcomes pertains exclusively to controlled laboratory settings. Researchers must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
