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Oxytocin.

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Neuroscience research

About Oxytocin

Oxytocin is studied in the context of neuroscience and cognitive research. Oxytocin binds oxytocin receptors expressed both in the brain (including the amygdala) and peripherally in reproductive organs, meaning the route of administration strongly influences the effect profile.

Research Application

Studied in neuroscience research on social behavior, bonding, and mood, as well as peripherally in reproductive processes. Only the injectable form for labor induction is approved — other uses are considered investigational.

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Content 2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg

Form Lyophilized powder

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Sequence / Structure 9 amino acids, produced in the hypothalamus (paraventricular/supraoptic nucleus)

Regulatory Status Approved by the FDA as an injectable (Pitocin) for labor induction. Intranasal use for mood, bonding, or sexual function remains unapproved / investigational.

Sequence and regulatory status data are based on publicly available sources and refer to the compound in general, not to a specific product.

Research Overview

Studies on neuroscience-related peptides are predominantly preclinical.

Argiolas A, Melis MR. Int J Mol Sci. 2021;22(19):10376. PMID 34638719
Cardoso C, et al. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2013;38(3):399–407. PMID 22889586

References without a PMID can be located via the respective publisher. This overview does not claim to be exhaustive.

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