Endocrine and hormonal research
Oxytocin Acetate
Also known as Oxytocin
A nine-amino-acid peptide hormone produced in the hypothalamus, studied extensively for its role in social and affiliative behaviour.
What it is
Oxytocin is a naturally occurring nonapeptide synthesised in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary. The acetate is a salt form used to stabilise the synthesised peptide. Unlike most compounds in this catalogue it is a well-characterised endogenous hormone with a long research history.
What published research examines
- Oxytocin receptor distribution and signalling
- Social recognition and affiliative behaviour in animal models
- Stress axis interaction and cortisol response
- Intranasal versus systemic delivery in research settings
Where the research stands
The oxytocin literature is large and long-established, though replication in the behavioural research area has been mixed.