Description
Oxytocin Acetate Technical Overview
Oxytocin Acetate is a synthetic preparation of oxytocin, a naturally occurring nine-amino-acid peptide hormone synthesized by hypothalamic neurons.
Oxytocin participates in reproductive physiology and neuroendocrine communication. Its established biological functions include uterine smooth muscle contraction and milk ejection.
The peptide acts primarily through the oxytocin receptor (OXTR), a G protein-coupled receptor involved in phospholipase C and intracellular calcium signaling.
Compound Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Compound Name | Oxytocin Acetate |
| Parent Peptide | Oxytocin |
| Sequence | CYIQNCPLG-NH2 |
| Sequence Length | 9 residues |
| Structural Feature | Intramolecular disulfide bond |
| Parent Peptide Formula | C43H66N12O12S2 |
| Parent Peptide Molecular Weight | 1007.19 g/mol |
| Primary Receptor | OXTR |
| Salt Form | Acetate |
| Vial Content | 10mg |
Storage and Handling
- Follow manufacturer-validated stability recommendations.
- Protect from moisture and direct light.
- Use suitable laboratory handling procedures.
Lyophilized Format
Oxytocin Acetate may be manufactured in lyophilized form. Actual stability depends on its formulation.
Research Use Disclaimer
FDA-approved oxytocin medications exist, but this research preparation is not represented as an approved pharmaceutical product. Not intended for human or veterinary administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Oxytocin Acetate?
An acetate preparation of the oxytocin nonapeptide.
What Is Its Amino Acid Sequence?
CYIQNCPLG-NH2.
Which Receptor Does It Activate?
OXTR.
What Research Areas Involve Oxytocin?
Reproductive physiology, neuroendocrine signaling, and receptor pharmacology.
Oxytocin Research Overview
Oxytocin has been studied extensively in endocrine and cellular signaling research.
OXTR Signaling
Research examines receptor activation and intracellular calcium responses.
Reproductive Biology
Experimental investigations characterize smooth muscle signaling and related physiological pathways.
Neuroendocrine Research
Studies examine hypothalamic oxytocin production and receptor distribution.
Research Applications
| Research Area | In Vitro Application |
|---|---|
| OXTR | Receptor activation assays |
| Calcium Signaling | Second-messenger measurements |
| Endocrinology | Peptide hormone signaling studies |
References
- Jurek B, Neumann ID. (2018). The Oxytocin Receptor: From Intracellular Signaling to Behavior. Physiological Reviews. View publication.
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Documentation should confirm peptide identity, acetate composition, purity, and actual content.
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