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Oxytocin
Peptide Hormone
/WHAT_IT_IS
Oxytocin is a naturally occurring neuropeptide produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary; it plays key roles in uterine contraction, milk ejection, and social bonding.
/USAGE
Used in research to study parturition (labor induction), lactation, social behavior, and anxiety modulation.
/MECHANISM_OF_ACTION
Binds to oxytocin receptors (OXTR) in target tissues, triggering G-protein coupled signaling that leads to uterine smooth muscle contraction, milk let-down, and modulation of central nervous system pathways involved in social cognition.
Reported Benefits
- +Induction of uterine contractions
- +Promotion of milk ejection
- +Enhancement of social bonding and trust
- +Reduction of anxiety in behavioral studies
Reported Side Effects
- −Uterine hyperstimulation (when used in labor)
- −Fluid retention
- −Hypotension
- −Headache
/RESEARCH_NOTES
Has very short plasma half-life and limited blood–brain barrier penetration; intranasal administration is commonly used to study central behavioral effects.
/REFERENCE
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20823564/Browse all 89 in the app.
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