What is Oxytocin ?
| Place of Origin: | Fujian |
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Company Profile
| Location: | Xiamen, Fujian, China (Mainland) |
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| Business Type: | Manufacturer, Trading Company |
| Main Products: | Plant Extract |
Product Detail
| Model No.: | Oxytocin- |
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| Pharmaceutical Material: | Plant Extract |
Product Description
Product Name: Oxytocin
CAS NO.:50-56-6
About Oxytocin :
Oxytocin is a mammalian hormone that also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain.It is best known for its roles in female reproduction: it is released in large amounts after distension of the cervix and vagina during labor, and after stimulation of the nipples, facilitating birth and breastfeeding, respectively. Recent studies have begun to investigate oxytocin's role in various behaviors, including orgasm, social recognition, pair bonding, anxiety, trust, love, and maternal behaviors.
Actions:
Oxytocin has peripheral (hormonal) actions, and also has actions in the brain. The actions of oxytocin are mediated by specific, high affinity oxytocin receptors. The oxytocin receptor is a G-protein-coupled receptor which requires Mg2+ and cholesterol. It belongs to the rhodopsin-type (class I) group of G-protein-coupled receptors.