Oxytocin

Available in 2mg Lyophilized Vials

The Neuropeptide of Social Bonding | The "Trust Hormone"

The 4Balance Codex: The Neuroendocrine Modulator. Investigating the biological basis of affiliation, stress attenuation, and social cognition.

Product Overview

Oxytocin is a naturally occurring cyclic nonapeptide (a nine-amino acid peptide with a disulfide bridge). Produced primarily in the hypothalamus and released via the posterior pituitary gland, it is arguably the most critical neuropeptide regulating complex social behaviors in mammals.

Often colloquially termed the "love hormone," its physiological role is far more complex. 4Balance Peptides offers high-purity, lyophilized Oxytocin in precision 2mg vials, designed for highly targeted neurobiological assays and behavioral research protocols.

Mechanism of Action: The Central & Peripheral Signal

Oxytocin is unique in that it functions simultaneously as a peripheral hormone and a central neurotransmitter, exerting distinct effects depending on location:

1. Central Nervous System (CNS) Action: Oxytocin receptors are densely located in brain regions controlling social reward (nucleus accumbens) and fear processing (amygdala). Central oxytocin signaling is heavily researched for its ability to dampen the HPA axis (stress response), promote feelings of trust, and facilitate social recognition.

2. Peripheral Action: Systemically, oxytocin is the primary physiological driver of uterine contractions during labor and the milk-ejection reflex (letdown) during lactation.

Primary Research Applications

In the 4Balance Research Array, Oxytocin is a foundational tool for behavioral neuroscience:

• Social Cognition & Bonding: Investigating the neurochemical mechanisms underpinning empathy, trust formation, pair-bonding, and group affiliation in animal models.

• Anxiety & Stress Modulation: Studying the peptide's potent anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) properties and its ability to mitigate physiological responses to social stress.

• Neurodevelopmental Models: Oxytocin is a primary focus in research regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), specifically looking at its potential to modulate social deficits and repetitive behaviors.

• Maternal Behaviors: Exploring the induction and maintenance of maternal care instincts and nursing behaviors.

Technical Specifications

• Compound Name: Oxytocin Acetate

• Sequence: Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 (Cyclic Cys1-Cys6)

• Molecular Formula: C₄₃H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂

• Molar Mass: 1007.2 g/mol

• Available Size: 2mg Vial

• Format: Lyophilized Powder

• Purity: ≥99% (HPLC Verified)

• Solubility: Water Soluble (Requires Bacteriostatic Water).

• Storage: Store lyophilized at -20°C. Protect from light.

DISCLAIMER: FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is a laboratory reagent intended strictly for in-vitro and in-vivo research and development. It is not a drug, dietary supplement, or treatment for any medical condition. NOT for human consumption, veterinary use, or therapeutic application (e.g., labor induction in clinical settings). Bodily introduction of any kind is strictly prohibited by law. Buyer assumes all responsibility for applicable regulations and appropriate use in a research setting.