Oxytocin

Description

Oxytocin is a naturally occurring peptide hormone and neuropeptide produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland. It plays an important role in a variety of physiological processes, including reproduction, lactation, and social behaviour, making it one of the most extensively studied neuropeptides in modern biomedical research.

Researchers have investigated oxytocin across both preclinical and clinical studies to better understand its influence on social cognition, emotional processing, stress regulation, maternal behaviour, and neuroendocrine function. Ongoing research continues to explore its interactions with central nervous system pathways and its broader role in human physiology.

Areas of Scientific Interest

• Research has investigated oxytocin for its role in social cognition, interpersonal bonding, and behavioural neuroscience.
• Clinical and experimental studies have examined its influence on stress responses, emotional regulation, and neuroendocrine signalling.
• Researchers have explored oxytocin in studies involving reproductive physiology, maternal behaviour, and lactation biology.
• Ongoing investigations continue to evaluate oxytocin’s interactions with central nervous system pathways and its role in regulating complex physiological processes.

Product Features

• High-purity lyophilised peptide
• Contains 10mg Oxytocin
• Manufactured for laboratory and scientific research
• Quality tested for identity and purity
• Securely packaged to help maintain product integrity

References

• Carter CS. Oxytocin pathways and the evolution of human behaviour. Annual Review of Psychology.
• Meyer-Lindenberg A, Domes G, Kirsch P, Heinrichs M. Oxytocin and vasopressin in the human brain: social neuropeptides for translational medicine. Nature Reviews Neuroscience. 2011.
• Lee HJ, Macbeth AH, Pagani JH, Young WS. Oxytocin: the great facilitator of life. Progress in Neurobiology. 2009.