01 /What it is
Oxytocin is a nine amino acid cyclic peptide hormone produced in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary. It is one of the most studied neuropeptides in social behavior research.
02 /How it works
In research models, Oxytocin is studied at the oxytocin receptor (OXTR), with effects investigated in social bonding, stress response, and parturition pathways.
03 /What researchers explore it for
Researchers have explored Oxytocin in social behavior research, in stress response research, and in central neuropeptide signaling research.
04 /Safety and interactions
Oxytocin is for laboratory research use only and is not for human consumption. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
05 /Research notes
Peptide family: posterior pituitary nonapeptides. Frequently compared with Vasopressin in receptor research. Oxytocin is a prescription product; the Apothify library lists it for encyclopedia coverage only.
Related peptides
Vasopressin · Selank