Oxytocin 10 mg
$26.40
Oxytocin 10 mg – Peptide Hubs
Oxytocin is a naturally occurring neuropeptide and hormone produced in the hypothalamus and secreted by the posterior pituitary. It plays a key role in regulating social bonding, empathy, stress modulation, emotional connection, and trust behaviors. Peptide Hubs offers Oxytocin 10 mg in high-purity lyophilized form for scientific research exploring psychoneuroendocrinology and behavior.
Mechanism of Action
Oxytocin interacts with its specific G-protein-coupled receptor (OXTR), highly expressed in the brain, heart, and reproductive organs. Its activation influences emotional processing centers including the amygdala and hypothalamus, impacting fear, bonding, and social memory. Additionally, oxytocin modulates stress by attenuating cortisol levels. Learn more from this NIH review on oxytocin and social cognition.
Primary Research Applications
- Studies on social bonding, trust, and empathy
- Neuropsychiatric disorder models: PTSD, anxiety, autism
- Cortisol modulation and stress resilience research
- Reproductive and lactation-related investigations
In modern psychoneuroendocrinology models, oxytocin is often stacked with DSIP to study circadian influences on social behavior, or with N-Acetyl Selank Amidate for anxiety and emotional reactivity protocols. It may also be paired with Humanin to investigate age-related declines in bonding and cognitive empathy. For metabolism-affecting studies, researchers may include Semaglutide.