Research Use Only. Oxytocin is sold as a chemical reagent for in-vitro laboratory research. It is not a drug, supplement, or compounded preparation, and it is not for human or veterinary use. Wholesale Peptide Supply is not a pharmacy or compounding facility under 503A or 503B.
Oxytocin
Oxytocin is a cyclic nonapeptide synthesized in hypothalamic neurons. Through OXTR binding, it activates phospholipase C-mediated pathways. Studied for smooth muscle, CNS, and autonomic signaling.
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Overview
Oxytocin is a cyclic nonapeptide synthesized in hypothalamic neurons. Through OXTR binding, it activates phospholipase C-mediated pathways. Studied for smooth muscle, CNS, and autonomic signaling.
History
First isolated in 1906 by Henry Dale; sequence determined and synthesized by Vincent du Vigneaud in 1953 (Nobel Prize 1955).
Key Areas of Research
- OXTR-mediated signaling
- CNS behavioral pathways
- Autonomic and cardiac dynamics
References
- Du Vigneaud V. et al. (1953). J Am Chem Soc 75:4879–4880.
- Gimpl G., Fahrenholz F. (2001). Physiol Rev 81(2):629–683.
Research Use Only
All products are intended solely for laboratory research purposes and are not for human or animal consumption. Must be handled by qualified professionals.
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