Oxytocin Acetate 5mg is a synthetic oxytocin peptide research compound commonly studied in laboratory models involving neuropeptide signaling, oxytocin receptor activity, social and behavioral pathways, and smooth-muscle physiology. This peptide is frequently investigated in experimental research examining the relationship between oxytocin receptor (OXTR) activation and cellular signaling.

Research Overview

Oxytocin Acetate is the acetate salt form of synthetic oxytocin, a cyclic nonapeptide corresponding to the naturally occurring neuropeptide oxytocin. Oxytocin exerts its biological activity primarily through interaction with the oxytocin receptor (OXTR), a G protein-coupled receptor expressed in multiple tissues.

Activation of OXTR is associated with intracellular signaling pathways involving phospholipase C (PLC), inositol trisphosphate (IP3), and intracellular calcium mobilization. Because oxytocin signaling is involved in a diverse range of physiological and neurological processes, researchers continue to investigate this peptide in experimental models involving neuroendocrine signaling, social behavior, stress-related pathways, reproductive physiology, and smooth-muscle activity.

Mechanism & Research Applications

Preclinical research has investigated Oxytocin Acetate primarily through its activity at the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) and the downstream cellular pathways associated with receptor activation.

Research models have explored associations with:

• Oxytocin receptor (OXTR) signaling

• Neuropeptide and neuroendocrine signaling pathways

• Social recognition and behavioral research

• Stress-response and social-bonding pathways

• Central nervous system signaling

• Intracellular calcium mobilization

• Smooth-muscle physiology and signaling

• Reproductive and endocrine research

These properties make Oxytocin Acetate a widely studied peptide in neuroscience, neuroendocrine, behavioral, receptor-signaling, and reproductive research.

Product Specifications

• Compound Content: 5mg

• Compound Type: Synthetic Cyclic Nonapeptide – Oxytocin Acetate

• Research Target: Oxytocin Receptor (OXTR)

• Molecular Formula: C₄₃H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂ (oxytocin free peptide)

• Molecular Weight: Approximately 1007.2 g/mol (oxytocin free peptide)

• Primary Research Area: Neuropeptide, Neuroendocrine & Oxytocin Receptor Research

• Form: Lyophilized Research Powder

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry environment. After reconstitution, maintain refrigerated conditions (2–8°C) and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Research Use Notice

This product is intended strictly for laboratory research and analytical purposes only.

• Not for human consumption

• Not for veterinary use

• Not intended for ingestion, injection, or bodily administration

• Not a drug, food, cosmetic, or dietary supplement

All information provided is for educational and scientific reference purposes only.