{"product_id":"oxytocin-acetate","title":"Oxytocin Acetate","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.peptide-details {\n  border: 1px solid #8A97B5;\n  margin-bottom: 8px;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n.peptide-details summary {\n  cursor: pointer;\n  padding: 12px 16px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  list-style: none;\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n}\n.peptide-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n  display: none;\n}\n.peptide-details summary::after {\n  content: '';\n  display: inline-block;\n  width: 8px;\n  height: 8px;\n  border-right: 1px solid #8A97B5;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #8A97B5;\n  transform: rotate(45deg);\n  transition: transform 0.2s ease;\n  flex-shrink: 0;\n  margin-left: 10px;\n}\n.peptide-details[open] summary::after {\n  transform: rotate(-135deg);\n}\n.peptide-details .peptide-content {\n  padding: 16px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"peptide-details\" open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eOverview\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"peptide-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxytocin Acetate (also known as α-Hypophamine acetate) is a synthetic acetate salt form of oxytocin, a cyclic nonapeptide hormone composed of nine amino acids. Oxytocin is primarily synthesized in magnocellular neurons of the paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei of the hypothalamus and is released by the posterior pituitary gland. As a medication and hormone, oxytocin is best known for its role in reproductive biology, facilitating uterine contractions during labor, lactation, and prosocial behaviors. The compound is widely studied in endocrinology, neuroscience, and reproductive research for its pleiotropic effects on parturition, lactation, social bonding, stress responses, and neuroprotection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"peptide-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMechanism of Action\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"peptide-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxytocin acetate exerts its effects through multiple interconnected mechanisms. As the primary ligand for the oxytocin receptor (OXTR)—a G protein-coupled receptor expressed in the myometrium, mammary gland, and central nervous system—oxytocin induces uterine contractions by increasing intracellular calcium (Ca²⁺) levels in myometrial cells. The concentration of oxytocin receptors in the myometrium increases significantly during pregnancy, reaching a maximum in early labor at term. Beyond its classical reproductive functions, oxytocin functions as a stress-coping molecule with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and protective effects. Oxytocin also acts as a positive allosteric modulator of μ-opioid receptor (MOR) signaling, enhancing opioid receptor activity. Additionally, oxytocin modulates gene expression in myometrial microvascular endothelial cells and plays a role in social bonding, sexual reproduction, and cognitive processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"peptide-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eResearch Applications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"peptide-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive Biology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Investigated for inducing uterine contractions, facilitating labor and delivery, and controlling postpartum bleeding or hemorrhage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLactation Research:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studied for its role in milk ejection and lactation through stimulation of mammary gland myoepithelial cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeuroendocrinology and Social Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Employed to study social bonding, pair bonding, anxiety modulation, and prosocial behaviors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsychiatric and Neurological Research:\u003c\/strong\u003e Investigated for therapeutic potential in autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStress and Inflammation Research:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilized to evaluate anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and stress-coping mechanisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMuscle and Satellite Cell Research:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studied for its role in steroid hormone-stimulated satellite cell proliferation and differentiation in skeletal muscle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"peptide-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"peptide-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6233-83-6 (acetate salt); 50-56-6 (free base)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePubChem CID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12004215\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e C₄₃H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂·C₂H₄O₂ (acetate salt); C₄₃H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂ (free base)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,067.24 g\/mol (acetate salt); 1,007.19 g\/mol (free base)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSequence (Three-Letter Code):\u003c\/strong\u003e H-Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH₂ (Disulfide bridge: Cys¹–Cys⁶)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSequence (One-Letter Code):\u003c\/strong\u003e CYIQNCPLG-NH₂ (Disulfide bridge: Cys¹–Cys⁶)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥ 99%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e White to off-white lyophilized powder\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store lyophilized at ≤ -20°C in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture. In lyophilized form, the compound is stable for extended periods; in solution, store at -20°C and use within 1 month to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soluble in sterile water, DMSO (14 mg\/mL), PBS (pH 7.2, 5 mg\/mL), and ethanol (5 mg\/mL); prepare working solutions per laboratory protocol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n","brand":"yuansensetech","offers":[{"title":"OT 2mg","offer_id":52203194253602,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2805\/3794\/files\/OxytocinAcetate.jpg?v=1783741668","url":"https:\/\/yuansensepeptide.com\/products\/oxytocin-acetate","provider":"Yuansensetech™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}