Human Oxytocin Peptide

Supplier: Anaspec Inc

AS-24275 AS-24276
102996-496EA 146.15 USD
102996-496 102996-498
Human Oxytocin Peptide
Proteins and Peptides

Oxytocin (OT) is a 9-amino acid peptide that is synthesized primarily in the hypothalamic neurons, specifically the magnocellular oxytocin neurons in the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei and is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. It is also secreted from other tissues, such as the ovaries and testes. Circulating OT is important during parturition and lactation. In the pregnant uterus, oxytocin and the oxytocin receptor play a major part for uterine contractility and the induction of labor. OT is also involved in complex social behaviors such as affiliation, sexual behavior, social recognition, stress buffering, aggression, and trust.
Sequence: CYIQNCPLG-NH2 (Disulfide bridge: 1-6)
MW: 1007.2 Da
% Peak area by HPLC: 95
Storage condition: -20° C

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