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Oxytocin

Oxytocin (Nonapeptide Hormone — Social Bonding / Childbirth)
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Overview

FDA-approved for obstetric use (IV). Research SQ use for social cognition, anxiety, stress. Growing research in autism, PTSD, social bonding. Intranasal research route common.

Mechanism of Action

Nonapeptide. Roles: childbirth uterine contraction, lactation, social bonding. Research uses: stress/anxiety reduction, social cognition enhancement, trust and prosocial behavior, possible autism research applications.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life
20 min
Peak (Tmax)
30 min
Cleared
~1.7 hrs

Molecular Profile

Molecular weight
1,007.19 Da
CAS number
50-56-6
Type
Cyclic nonapeptide
Length
9 amino acids

Key Research Findings

Social bonding; anxiety reduction; stress modulation; social cognition; autism/PTSD research; FDA-approved obstetric use.

Published Research

Acta Neuropsychiatrica (2012)
Macdonald K, Feifel D. Oxytocin in schizophrenia: a review of evidence for its therapeutic effects
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HCGGonadorelinKisspeptinHMGACTH 1-39Triptorelin Acetate
Clinical Guidance

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