Oxytocin 5mg – 10 vials

Oxytocin is a nine-amino-acid neuropeptide hormone produced naturally in the hypothalamus and released via the posterior pituitary gland. It plays a central role in a broad range of physiological and behavioural processes, making it one of the most extensively studied peptides in modern neuroscience and endocrinology research.

In research settings, oxytocin is investigated for its influence on social affiliation, pair bonding, maternal behaviour, and trust-related cognition. It acts primarily by binding to the oxytocin receptor (OXTR), a G-protein-coupled receptor widely distributed throughout the brain and peripheral tissues. Activation of this receptor initiates downstream signalling cascades that modulate neuronal excitability, HPA axis activity, and autonomic nervous system function.

Oxytocin has also attracted significant interest in studies relating to anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, post-traumatic stress, and cardiovascular regulation. Its role in uterine contraction and lactation continues to be explored in reproductive biology contexts.

Peptician’s Oxytocin 5mg is supplied as a lyophilised powder with a purity of >98% as verified by HPLC. Molecular formula: C₄₃H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂. Molecular weight: 1007.19 g/mol. CAS number: 50-56-6. Store at -20°C, away from moisture and repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

For research purposes only. Not for human use.