Oxytocin
Price range: £8.00 through £38.00
CAS No: 50-56-6
Strengths Available: 2mg/5mg/10mg
Format: Sealed containment / vial presentations available
Volume: 3mL
What This Product Is About
Oxytocin is referenced in research focused on reproductive biology and hormonal signalling pathways. It has attracted scientific attention as a research tool for exploring how reproductive and endocrine pathways are regulated.
Description
What is Oxytocin?
In simple terms, Oxytocin is a signalling molecule that helps researchers understand how the brain and body regulate social connection, trust, and emotional responses.
It is often referred to in scientific literature as a ‘social signalling’ peptide because of its involvement in interpersonal behaviour.
Why Oxytocin Attracted Research Interest
Researchers became interested in Oxytocin because of its relevance to reproductive and hormonal-signalling research.
It provides a defined research tool for examining endocrine pathways in experimental models.
Key Research Focus Areas
Reproductive and endocrine signalling models
Hormonal-axis regulation studies
Receptor-binding and pathway investigations
Behavioural and neuroendocrine research
Sexual-health research models
Hypothalamic–pituitary signalling research
What the Research Has Shown
In preclinical research, Oxytocin has been studied for its influence on reproductive and hormonal-signalling pathways.
Mechanistic studies have explored its interaction with receptors central to endocrine regulation.
Scientific Background and Research Context
Oxytocin is a naturally occurring peptide hormone and neuropeptide composed of nine amino acids. It is primarily produced in the hypothalamus and released through the posterior pituitary gland. Researchers study oxytocin for its involvement in reproductive physiology, social behaviour, emotional processing, and communication between the nervous and endocrine systems.
Exploring the Science Behind
Oxytocin exerts its biological effects by binding to the oxytocin receptor, a G protein-coupled receptor found in several tissues. Receptor activation initiates intracellular signalling pathways associated with smooth-muscle contraction, cellular calcium activity, and neural communication. Scientific investigations also examine how oxytocin interacts with dopamine, serotonin, and stress-response systems.
Research Context in Endocrine and Metabolic Science
Within endocrine research, oxytocin is best known for its established roles in uterine contractions and milk ejection. Researchers are additionally exploring its possible connections with appetite regulation, energy balance, glucose metabolism, stress responses, and body composition. These wider metabolic effects remain active areas of investigation and are not fully understood.
Ongoing Scientific Interest
Scientific interest in oxytocin continues to expand across endocrinology, neuroscience, reproductive biology, and behavioural research. Current studies examine its receptor-specific activity, dose-dependent responses, delivery methods, and influence on social and physiological processes. Further controlled research is required to clarify its broader mechanisms, safety profile, and potential research applications.
Ingredient Profile
Single research compound: Oxytocin
CAS: 50-56-6
Purity >99%
Supplied as lyophilised powder (no excipients, fillers or additives).
Active Ingredients
Oxytocin — 2mg/5mg/10mg
Ingredient Breakdown
Oxytocin: 2mg/5mg/10mg of active peptide per vial (lyophilised).
Why is Oxytocin studied in hormonal-signalling research?
Because studies have explored its relevance to reproductive and hormonal-signalling pathways.
Is Oxytocin approved for medical use?
No. It is supplied strictly for research and laboratory use only, and is not intended for human or veterinary use.
Why does purity matter so much for this product?
High purity helps ensure that observed research effects are due to the material itself rather than impurities.
What does ‘research grade’ mean?
It means the product is supplied with documentation and traceability for laboratory investigation.
Is international supply available?
Yes. International fulfilment and temperature controlled shipping can be supported where appropriate.
Research & laboratory use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not a medicinal product, supplement, food or medical device. No therapeutic, diagnostic, cosmetic, wellness or lifestyle claims are made or implied. Analytical reference/click information is a laboratory measurement aid only and must not be applied to living systems.
Typically supplied at >99% purity, supported by batch-specific analytical data. UK-based preparation, analysis and release under scientist-led, GMP-aligned processes with full batch-level traceability. Certificate of Analysis (CoA) available on request; independent analytical verification where appropriate.
Store the lyophilised powder refrigerated at 2–8°C, protected from light and moisture; suitable for longer-term storage frozen at -20°C. Handle under appropriate laboratory conditions. For in vitro research use only.
For in vitro laboratory research only. Reconstitution, handling and experimental design at the discretion of the qualified researcher. The 300-click sealed-containment system is an analytical measurement reference only and does not represent dosing or administration guidance. Not for use in living systems.
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