Sexual HealthResearch peptide

Oxytocin

Oxytocin is a nonapeptide hormone produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary. Research has explored its roles in social bonding, sexual response, and reproductive physiology.

Also known as: OT, Pitocin, Syntocinon

Technical information

Molecular weight

1007.19 g/mol

Half-life

~3-5 minutes (IV); ~20 minutes (intranasal central effect)

Sequence

CYIQNCPLG-NH2 (disulfide bridge)

Common research doses

10-40 IU intranasal (research protocols)

Research areas

Social bondingSexual responseReproductive physiologyAnxiety research

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