A naturally occurring neuropeptide hormone investigated for its activity at the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) and its role in neuroendocrine signalling. Its research landscape includes social and behavioural neuroscience, reproductive physiology and central nervous system signalling pathways.
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Oxytocin is a naturally occurring neuropeptide consisting of nine amino acids. Synthesized primarily in the hypothalamus and released through the posterior pituitary gland, it plays an established role in reproductive physiology and acts as a signaling molecule within the central nervous system.
It has been extensively investigated in neuroendocrine research examining hormonal regulation, social behavior, emotional processing and stress-associated physiological responses. Its biological activity is mediated primarily through the oxytocin receptor (OXTR), a G protein-coupled receptor involved in intracellular calcium signaling and other cellular pathways.
Beyond its established physiological roles in uterine contraction and milk ejection, experimental research has explored oxytocin’s involvement in social recognition, attachment, emotional regulation and interactions between neural and hormonal signaling systems.
Additional studies have investigated its relationship with hypothalamic activity, autonomic regulation and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
Oxytocin 10 mg is presented as a research peptide for laboratory and scientific applications. The stated quantity refers to the amount of peptide contained in the product and should not be interpreted as a recommended human dosage.
Product: Oxytocin
Strength: 10 mg
Alternative name: OXT
Category: Support
Compound classification: Endogenous neuropeptide; peptide hormone
Research target: Oxytocin receptors (OXTR) and associated neuroendocrine signaling pathways
Research focus: Neuroendocrine regulation, social behavior, emotional processing, reproductive physiology and stress-associated signaling
Mechanism: Activates oxytocin receptors, influencing intracellular signaling pathways involved in reproductive physiology, neural communication and neuroendocrine regulation
Pharmacological profile: Endogenous nonapeptide with established physiological functions and extensive neuroendocrine research.
Intended use: Laboratory and research use only
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