{"product_id":"oxytocin","title":"Oxytocin Acetate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOxytocin Acetate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxytocin Acetate is the acetate salt form of oxytocin, a synthetic nonapeptide (Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2) identical in sequence to the endogenous neurohypophysial hormone produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary. Oxytocin is one of the most extensively studied neuropeptides in biomedical research, with well-characterised roles in social behaviour, bonding, stress regulation, uterine contractility, and lactation. It is supplied here as a research-grade lyophilised compound for in vitro and preclinical investigation of oxytocin receptor pharmacology and neuroendocrine signalling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanism of Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxytocin exerts its biological effects by binding to the oxytocin receptor (OXTR), a G-protein-coupled receptor (Gq\/11) expressed in the brain, uterus, mammary gland, heart, and immune cells. Central OXTR activation modulates dopaminergic and serotonergic neurotransmission in limbic regions, influencing social recognition, trust, anxiety, and stress responses via HPA axis modulation. Peripheral OXTR activation stimulates smooth muscle contraction in the uterus and myoepithelial cells of the mammary gland. Oxytocin also demonstrates anti-inflammatory properties through modulation of NF-κB signalling and cytokine release in immune cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eResearch Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxytocin receptor (OXTR) pharmacology and G-protein signalling studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial behaviour, bonding, and trust neuroscience research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPA axis modulation and stress response investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUterine contractility and smooth muscle physiology research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeuroimmune modulation and anti-inflammatory signalling studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eC₄₃H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂ • xC₂H₄O₂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1067.24 g\/mol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e6233-83-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyophilised powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e -20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is intended for legitimate laboratory and analytical research use only. Not for diagnostic, therapeutic, or consumer use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanta Labs","offers":[{"title":"5mg","offer_id":58103430316296,"sku":"OXY-5MG","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mg","offer_id":58103430349064,"sku":"OXY-10MG","price":29.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/8886\/8872\/files\/oxytocin-acetate.png?v=1782897490","url":"https:\/\/vantalabsuk.com\/products\/oxytocin","provider":"Vanta Labs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}