{"product_id":"oxytocin","title":"OXYTOCIN - 2mg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxytocin is a peptide hormone and neuro peptide, It comprises of 3 amino acids. Dosed at 50 mg for research purposes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxytocin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a nine–amino-acid (nonapeptide) research material used to study GPCR signalling via the oxytocin receptor (OXTR), including Gq\/PLC\/IP\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e\/Ca\u003csup\u003e2+\u003c\/sup\u003e pathways, receptor selectivity, and peptide–receptor structure–activity relationships in controlled \u003cem\u003ein-vitro\u003c\/em\u003e systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOxytocin — 2 mg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cyclic nonapeptide contains a disulfide bridge between Cys\u003csub\u003e1\u003c\/sub\u003e and Cys\u003csub\u003e6\u003c\/sub\u003e, with an amidated C-terminus. Consequently, it is widely employed to explore peptide receptor pharmacology, second-messenger responses, and cross-talk with vasopressin receptor families under non-clinical laboratory conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor laboratory research only. Not for human use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOxytocin Key features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNonapeptide for \u003cem\u003ein-vitro\u003c\/em\u003e OXTR signalling and peptide pharmacology studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisulfide-bridged cyclic peptide; C-terminal amide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a \u003cstrong\u003elyophilised solid\u003c\/strong\u003e for stability and straightforward storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit size: \u003cstrong\u003e2 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e per vial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach batch released only after stringent quality checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxytocin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynonyms:\u003c\/strong\u003e OXT; α-hypophamine (historic); OT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSequence (one-letter):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cys–Tyr–Ile–Gln–Asn–Cys–Pro–Leu–Gly-NH\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e (CYIQNCPLG-NH\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intra-chain disulfide Cys(1)–Cys(6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular formula (free base):\u003c\/strong\u003e C\u003csub\u003e43\u003c\/sub\u003eH\u003csub\u003e66\u003c\/sub\u003eN\u003csub\u003e12\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e12\u003c\/sub\u003eS\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular weight (free base):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1007.2 g\/mol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS (reference):\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-56-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyophilised powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e White to off-white solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling \u0026amp; storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage (dry):\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep vials at \u003cstrong\u003e2–8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, protected from light and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReconstitution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring vial and diluent to room temperature. Reconstitute with\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xlpeptides.com\/product\/bacteriostatic-water-10ml\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBacteriostatic Water 10 ml\u003c\/a\u003e. Swirl gently—do not vortex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter reconstitution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store at \u003cstrong\u003e2–8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, protect from light, use aliquots to reduce handling, and avoid repeated temperature cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use only within research protocols that follow your lab’s SOPs and local regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for complementary materials? See\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xlpeptides.com\/product\/bacteriostatic-water-10ml\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBacteriostatic Water 10 ml\u003c\/a\u003e and neuropeptide research companions such as\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xlpeptides.com\/product\/pt-141-10mg\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePT-141 (Bremelanotide) 10 mg\u003c\/a\u003e and\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xlpeptides.com\/product\/melanotan-2-10mg\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMelanotan II (MT-2) 10 mg\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout oxytocin in research\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearchers use oxytocin to probe OXTR signalling cascades (e.g., Gq\/PLC\/IP\u003csub\u003e3\u003c\/sub\u003e\/Ca\u003csup\u003e2+\u003c\/sup\u003e), receptor desensitisation and internalisation, and selectivity relative to vasopressin receptors in cell-based assays. These investigations focus on receptor pharmacology and downstream second-messenger dynamics exclusively in controlled, non-clinical \u003cem\u003ein-vitro\u003c\/em\u003e environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSynthesis \u0026amp; quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured via controlled, validated peptide-synthesis processes to deliver high purity and lot-to-lot consistency. Each batch undergoes identity, purity, and appearance checks before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLegal \u0026amp; safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXL Peptides supplies materials \u003cstrong\u003estrictly for laboratory research\u003c\/strong\u003e. Products are \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e medications, foods, supplements, or cosmetics; \u003cstrong\u003enot for human or veterinary use\u003c\/strong\u003e. By purchasing, you confirm you are a qualified researcher and will handle the material in line with your institution’s policies and applicable laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is oxytocin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cyclic nonapeptide (disulfide-bridged, C-terminal amide) used to study oxytocin-receptor signalling and peptide pharmacology in vitro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store the peptide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep lyophilised vials at \u003cstrong\u003e2–8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e away from light and moisture. After reconstitution, store at \u003cstrong\u003e2–8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, protect from light, and avoid repeated temperature cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat diluent should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany labs use\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xlpeptides.com\/product\/bacteriostatic-water-10ml\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBacteriostatic Water 10 ml\u003c\/a\u003e. Always follow your lab’s SOPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you provide documentation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Batch documentation (e.g., Test Results) is available on request; if it’s not attached below, contact support and we’ll add it to your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this product for human use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This material is for research only and is not intended for human consumption or clinical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevate Bio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57215442157951,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/1124\/9023\/files\/IMG_5772.png?v=1774464606","url":"https:\/\/elevatebio.uk\/products\/oxytocin","provider":"Elevate Bio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}