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1 × Oxytocin (10MG lyophilized vial). Lyophilized vial — reconstitute with bacteriostatic water before laboratory use.
Oxytocin is a nonapeptide hormone synthesized in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland. Known as the love hormone or cuddle chemical, this neuropeptide influences social behavior, maternal behavior, emotional regulation, and reproductive physiology. In research, oxytocin activates brain regions to modulate trust and pair bonding, while triggering uterine contractions during childbirth through a positive feedback loop.
Oxytocin is a nonapeptide hormone synthesized in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland. Known as the love hormone or cuddle chemical, this neuropeptide influences social behavior, maternal behavior, emotional regulation, and reproductive physiology.
In research, oxytocin activates brain regions to modulate trust and pair bonding, while triggering uterine contractions during childbirth through a positive feedback loop. Elev8 Labs supplies oxytocin in 10mg lyophilized vials with ≥98% purity, HPLC-verified and stabilized by a disulfide bridge for reproducibility across neuroendocrine and behavioral studies.
Oxytocin comprises nine peptide amino acids in a cyclic structure stabilized by a disulfide bridge between positions 1 and 6. Synthesized by neuroendocrine neurons in hypothalamic nuclei, oxytocin travels to the posterior pituitary gland for storage and release. In experimental models, oxytocin binds G-protein-coupled receptors across brain regions including the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, initiating cascades that influence social interest, stress modulation, and pair-bonding. Peripherally, it acts on smooth muscle to induce uterine contractions and milk ejection through feedback involving corticotropin-releasing hormone.
Oxytocin modulates neural circuits governing trust and attachment. Research demonstrates oxytocin enhances prosocial behaviors and facilitates secure relationships through dopaminergic pathway interactions, positioning this peptide as central to social behavior research.
During the estrous cycle and parturition, oxytocin triggers uterine contractions essential for delivery, while postpartum release stimulates milk ejection from alveolar ducts. Studies exploring maternal behavior reveal oxytocin's role in mother-infant bonding and attachment patterns across developmental stages.
Preclinical data indicate oxytocin dampens stress-induced cortisol and reduces amygdala hyperactivity in anxiety models. By crossing the blood-brain barrier, exogenous oxytocin modulates emotional regulation through interactions with corticotropin-releasing hormone systems.
Emerging research explores oxytocin's analgesic properties through modulation of spinal pain signals. Neuroendocrine neurons responsive to oxytocin integrate sensory input with emotional states during social encounters and physical discomfort.
Oxytocin influences decision-making and behavioral control through interactions with dopamine transporter systems. Research models examining social cognition and attachment disorders employ oxytocin to elucidate neural mechanisms underlying complex social interactions.
Oxytocin displays a well-established safety record in preclinical research focused on brain–body systems. Studies involving pituitary and hypothalamus pathways report minimal adverse effects within physiological levels. As an endogenous neuropeptide, the functions of oxytocin follow natural signaling routes, limiting off-target outcomes in controlled laboratory models.
This laboratory-grade oxytocin is not cleared by the FDA or any global regulator for therapy. Elev8 Labs provides it strictly for Research Use Only (RUO) in studies on parturition, social behavior, and neuroendocrine differences. It must never be used in clinical, human, or veterinary contexts.
Reconstitute lyophilized oxytocin aseptically with bacteriostatic water. Keep reconstituted samples at 2–8 °C, avoiding freeze–thaw cycles that can alter stability. Monitoring via mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography ensures reliability in experiments analyzing brain–pituitary communication and hormone regulation.
Each 10 mg vial of oxytocin arrives as sterile lyophilized powder for physiological research. Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water or 0.6 % acetic acid to reach target molarity. Dosage depends on model and objective, with strict adherence to institutional protocols. Since oxytocin influences hormonal levels and social or reproductive functions, precise dosing ensures valid, repeatable outcomes.
The Elev8 Labs Peptide Calculator automatically converts vial content and diluent volume into accurate units, helping standardize preparation. It supports consistency in studies exploring brain signaling, pituitary activity, and behavioral responses.
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Every oxytocin batch undergoes third-party HPLC verification to confirm ≥98 % purity. Combined with mass spectrometry analysis, this ensures clean peptide profiles for reliable investigations into brain and pituitary functions of oxytocin.
Elev8 Labs’s validated synthesis and lyophilization processes maintain reproducibility across lots—essential for longitudinal research into hormonal differences and life-cycle variations.
Controlled lyophilization safeguards oxytocin’s molecular structure and stability during international transport, preserving biological activity in studies on hypothalamus signaling and parturition.
Researchers examining the role of oxytocin in social behavior, maternal bonding, and neuroendocrine coordination rely on Elev8 Labs. We provide certificates of analysis and ongoing technical support, ensuring integrity throughout the research lifecycle.
Oxytocin is frequently studied alongside related neuropeptides modulating overlapping pathways. Researchers employ multi-peptide approaches to dissect complex neuroendocrine mechanisms.
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Oxytocin remains essential in research spanning social neuroscience, reproductive endocrinology, and behavioral psychiatry. With HPLC-verified ≥98% purity, lyophilized stability for global distribution, and comprehensive technical support, Elev8 Labs provides the foundation for rigorous research.
Whether exploring the love hormone's influence on secure relationships, mapping neuroendocrine neurons controlling uterine contractions, or examining oxytocin's blood-brain barrier passage, researchers trust Elev8 Labs for consistent, verified preparations. All products distributed strictly for Research Use Only.
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Verified molecular and structural reference for laboratory research use.
| Compound name | Oxytocin |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 50-56-6 |
| Format | 10MG lyophilized vial |
| Research category | Neurocognitive Research · Reproductive Research |
| Testing laboratory | Chromate Analytical · independent third party |
Values are provided as published reference figures for research identification. Always confirm against the batch-specific Certificate of Analysis. For laboratory and research use only.
| Elev8 Labs | Typical supplier | |
|---|---|---|
| Per-batch third-party COA | ✓ Yes | Rarely provided |
| RP-HPLC purity testing | ✓ Yes | Inconsistent |
| Identity verified by independent lab | ✓ Yes | Often unverified |
| Cold-chain shipping | ✓ Yes | Rarely |
| Discreet, tracked packaging | ✓ Yes | Varies |
| Same-day dispatch | ✓ Yes | Varies |
Each batch is analyzed by an accredited third-party laboratory. The report below reflects the identity and purity data released for this product.
| Identity | Oxytocin · Conforms |
|---|---|
| Method | Qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis by RP-HPLC |
| Laboratory | Chromate Analytical · chromate.org/verify |
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