Oxytocin
Naturally occurring bonding hormone
Oxytocin is a small peptide hormone the body makes in the hypothalamus, a control center in the brain, and releases from the pituitary gland. It is one of the body's own signaling molecules.
Also known as OT · Oxt
How it is studied
It works by switching on its own matching docking site, found in the brain and in certain muscle tissue in the body. This is the same site the body's natural oxytocin uses.
Research context
A reference compound in brain and behavior research, studied in animal and laboratory models of social behavior, bonding, and the body's stress response.
Good to know
A strong signaling hormone — research use only.
Research area
Cognition, mood & sleep research. This group covers molecules that scientists study in the brain, in the body's stress-response system, and in the sleep-wake cycle. Most are short chains of amino acids (the tiny building blocks of proteins), and a couple are signaling substances the body makes on its own. All are described here for laboratory research only.
Strengths and availability
Listed strengths: 2mg. In stock. 10-vial kit prices are for wholesale members; the shop sells single vials and research bundles.
Certificates of analysis
No third-party certificate is published for Oxytocin on this page. The certificate library lists every report we hold.
Related reading
Oxytocin in the compound guide · How to read a peptide COA · Certificate library
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