Social and Behavioral Neuroscience Research

• Oxytocin, an endogenous neuropeptide synthesized in the hypothalamus, has been widely studied in pre-clinical models for its role in social bonding, trust formation, and affiliative behaviors, providing a tool for investigating neurochemical regulation of social cognition.

Stress and Cortisol-Regulation Pathways

• In animal and cellular systems, Oxytocin has been shown to modulate hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis activity and reduce stress-induced corticosterone levels, making it useful for studying anxiolytic and stress-adaptation mechanisms.

Cognitive and Memory Models

• Pre-clinical research indicates that Oxytocin can influence hippocampal and amygdalar neural circuits involved in learning, memory consolidation, and emotional processing, supporting its use in neurocognitive function studies.

Wound-Healing and Regenerative Studies

• Experimental literature suggests that Oxytocin may enhance fibroblast migration, angiogenesis, and collagen deposition in non-clinical models, offering insight into peptide-regulated tissue-repair mechanisms.

Pain-Perception and Analgesia Research

• In rodent models, Oxytocin has demonstrated modulation of nociceptive pathways through central and peripheral mechanisms, making it a useful compound for pain-response and neurochemical-signaling assays.

Cardiovascular and Vascular Function Models

• Studies in animal systems have linked Oxytocin to vasodilation and blood-pressure regulation through endothelial nitric-oxide signaling, supporting cardiovascular and microcirculation research.

Reproductive and Endocrine Studies

• Oxytocin has been utilized in non-clinical settings to examine pituitary and gonadal feedback loops, hormone-release mechanisms, and peptide-mediated effects on reproductive tissue responses.

STORAGE DETAILS

Lyophilized Oxytocin peptide is stable at room temperature for 90 days; however, it should NOT be stored below freezing for any extended period. After reconstitution, refrigerate at ≤36°F.

Product Specifications

• Appearance: Solid, white powder in 3mL glass ampule

• Chemical Formula: C43H66N12O12S2

• PubChem CID: 439302

• CAS Number: 50-56-6

• Molecular Weight: 1007.19 g/mol

• Synonyms: Pitocin, Syntocinon, 50-56-6

• Storage: Store at ≤6°C, sealed, away from heat, light, and moisture.

• Concentration: ≥98%

  Research Use Only (RUO). Not for human or animal use. Not for diagnostic, therapeutic, or clinical applications. No claims are made regarding social bonding, stress relief, sexual function, or wound healing in humans. End-user assumes responsibility for determining suitability for specific research applications.