Chemical Information:
- Peptide Name: Oxytocin
- Peptide Sequence: Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH₂ (Nonapeptide)
- Molecular Formula: C₄₃H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂
- Molecular Weight: 1007.19 Da
Description:
Oxytocin is a naturally occurring nonapeptide hormone involved in social bonding, intimacy, and reproductive processes. It plays a key role in emotional regulation, trust, and attachment behaviors. In research, Oxytocin is studied for its effects on social interaction, bonding, stress modulation, and sexual behavior. Supplied as a high-purity lyophilized powder, it is reconstituted with sterile water for experimental use. For research and laboratory use only; not approved for human or veterinary use.
Research Applications:
- Social Bonding & Attachment Studies – Investigating trust, intimacy, and interpersonal connections.
- Reproductive Behavior Research – Examining roles in sexual behavior, childbirth, and lactation.
- Stress & Anxiety Modulation – Studying effects on emotional regulation and stress response.
- Neuroscience & Behavioral Studies – Exploring neurochemical pathways influencing emotions and social behaviors.
Storage and Handling:
- Keep at -20°C to maintain stability.
- Dissolve in sterile water (BAC water) just before use.
- Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles to preserve peptide activity and integrity.
Product Specifications:
- Appearance: White to off-white lyophilized powder
- Purity: ≥ 98% (HPLC verified)
- Solubility: Soluble in sterile water (BAC water) and buffer solutions
Compliance Notice:
Oxytocin is intended strictly for research and laboratory use only. It is not approved for human or veterinary use and has not been evaluated by any regulatory authority. Any unauthorized use, including clinical application or ingestion, is strictly prohibited. Researchers must follow all local, national, and institutional regulations when handling this compound.
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