Reference · Neuropeptide
Oxytocin Acetate: Structure & Analytical Reference
Oxytocin is a nine-amino-acid neuropeptide studied in oxytocin-receptor signaling. This page summarizes its identity, research context, and documentation.
Reference identity
| Class | Neuropeptide |
| Length | 9 amino acids |
| Research target | Oxytocin receptor (OXTR) |
| Documentation | certificate on release |
Research context
Oxytocin receptor signaling is studied across reproductive, social, and emotional behavior research. OXTR is a G-protein-coupled receptor whose reported signaling pathways include MAPK, PKC, PLC, and CaMK cascades. This is neutral reference information, not a statement of effect in humans.
References
According to PubMed: Jurek B and Neumann ID (2018), doi:10.1152/physrev.00031.2017.
How it is documented
Where analysis is published for a released batch, its certificate records the available identity and purity results. Look up the lot number on the vial to retrieve any published record.
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY — not for human or veterinary use. Not a drug, food, or cosmetic. Content is neutral reference information about the compound; it is not guidance for use in humans or animals.