🧠 What Is Oxytocin? A Research Peptide Studied for Social, Neurological, and Endocrine Pathways

What Is Oxytocin?

Oxytocin is a naturally occurring peptide hormone and neuropeptide composed of nine amino acids (a nonapeptide). It is synthesized in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland, where it plays a role in a wide range of physiological and neurological processes.

In laboratory research, synthetic Oxytocin is studied for its effects on social behavior, emotional processing, stress regulation, and endocrine system feedback loops. It is widely used in neuroscience, psychology, and molecular signaling studies.

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Why Do Researchers Study Oxytocin?

Oxytocin has been extensively researched in cellular and preclinical environments for its impact on:

  • Neural signaling and social cognition
  • Stress response and anxiety modulation
  • Hormonal feedback loops
  • Maternal behavior and bonding mechanisms
  • Receptor binding and gene expression in the brain

It is often examined in neuroscience research for its interactions with the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex, which are key areas involved in emotion, memory, and decision-making.

How Oxytocin Works in Research

Oxytocin binds to oxytocin receptors (OXTR), which are G-protein-coupled receptors found in the brain and throughout the body. Activation of these receptors triggers a cascade of intracellular signaling events.

Research has explored Oxytocin’s influence on:

  • Synaptic transmission
  • Social interaction models
  • Neuroplasticity and learning
  • Autonomic nervous system responses
  • Interaction with the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis

Why Choose NovaGene Labs?

NovaGene Labs provides high-quality Oxytocin for scientific and preclinical study in neuroscience, behavioral science, and cellular research.

Our Oxytocin is:

  • Synthesized under high-purity lab conditions
  • Offered in lyophilized and solution formats
  • Cold-shipped only when pre-mixed (lyophilized products are not shipped cold)
  • Clearly labeled for Research Use Only

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📚 References

  • Carter, C. S. (2014). Oxytocin pathways and the evolution of human behavior. Annual Review of Psychology, 65, 17–39.
  • Bethlehem, R. A. I. et al. (2013). The oxytocin paradox. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 7, 48.
  • Meyer-Lindenberg, A. et al. (2011). Oxytocin and the human brain: Influence on behavior and neural circuits. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 15(6), 301–309.
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