Oxytocin
Oxytocin – 10mg, Reagent Grade
This reagent-grade peptide is supplied in a 10 mg lyophilised vial, ensuring high purity and consistent quality. The oxytocin supplement is widely recognised for its significant role in social bonding, emotional regulation, stress modulation, and neuroendocrine research. It is an essential tool in laboratory settings for studying various physiological processes and behaviours related to bonding, childbirth, lactation, and emotional responses. Carefully manufactured for scientific purposes, it guarantees reliability and precision for research applications. Strictly designed for laboratory use only, this product supports cutting-edge studies in neuroscience and endocrinology, offering researchers a trusted compound for their experiments.
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Features & Compatibility
Oxytocin Supplement – Neuropeptide Hormone & Uterotonic Agent
It is a cyclic nonapeptide hormone synthesised in the hypothalamus and secreted by the posterior pituitary. It acts as both a neurotransmitter and hormone, binding to oxytocin receptors (OXTR), which are G-protein coupled receptors. Oxytocin supplement regulates uterine contraction, parturition, milk ejection reflex, and social-affiliative behaviours. Synthetic oxytocin (10 mg) is widely used in research for reproductive biology, neuroendocrine studies, and behavioural neuroscience.
Product Summary – Oxytocin (10 mg)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Category | Cyclic nonapeptide; hypothalamic neuropeptide; uterotonic hormone |
| Molecular Formula | C₄₃H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 1007.19 g/mol |
| Sequence | Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH₂ |
| Disulfide Bridge | Between Cys1 and Cys6 |
| Form & Purity | Lyophilized powder; ≥98% purity (HPLC-verified) |
| Storage | Store lyophilized at −20 °C, protected from light/moisture; reconstituted solution at −80 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in sterile water or dilute acetic acid |
Mechanism of Action
It binds to the oxytocin supplement receptor (OXTR), a class A GPCR, leading to the activation of the phospholipase C–inositol triphosphate (IP₃)/diacylglycerol (DAG) pathway, resulting in increased intracellular Ca²⁺ release.
- In uterine smooth muscle, Ca²⁺ influx and myosin light-chain phosphorylation promote strong rhythmic contractions.
- In mammary alveoli, contraction of myoepithelial cells facilitates milk ejection (let-down reflex).
- In the CNS, it modulates amygdala and hypothalamic circuits, influencing social bonding, maternal behaviour, stress regulation, and prosociality.
Oxytocin Supplement Research Applications
- Reproductive Medicine & Obstetrics: Models of labour induction, uterine contractility studies, and postpartum haemorrhage prevention.
- Neuroendocrinology: Investigations on the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, stress response, and maternal bonding.
- Behavioural Neuroscience: Studies of pair bonding, trust, empathy, and social recognition in animal and human models.
- Metabolic Research: Exploration of oxytocin’s role in appetite regulation, glucose metabolism, and energy expenditure.
- Psychiatric Research: Clinical investigations for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), social anxiety, PTSD, and depression.
Safety & Tolerability | Oxytocin Supplement
- General Safety: It is generally well tolerated at research doses.
- Adverse Events (dose-dependent in clinical settings): Uterine hyperstimulation, transient hypotension, flushing, and tachycardia.
- Handling Precautions: Use sterile techniques during reconstitution. Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles.
- Compliance: For research use only.
Oxytocin Supplement 10 mg serves as a critical research tool in endocrinology, neuroscience, reproduction, and behavioural sciences, bridging molecular receptor biology with translational medicine.
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