Oxytocin Acetate is a cyclic nonapeptide (CYIQNCPLG-NH2) with an intramolecular disulfide bridge, used in RUO GPCR models to study OXTR-mediated signal transduction, calcium
mobilization, and stress-axis cross-talk. Not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use.
- OXTR receptor activation and bias profiling
- Calcium flux and downstream transcriptional signatures
- Peptide GPCR desensitization and recovery kinetics
Oxytocin Acetate | Molecular Identity & Composition
| Name | Oxytocin Acetate |
| Synonyms | Oxytocin (OXT) |
| Sequence | H-Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 (CYIQNCPLG-NH2), disulfide bridge 1–6 |
| Molecular Formula | C43H66N12O12S2 |
| Molecular Weight | ≈1007.19 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 50-56-6 |
| Appearance | White to off-white lyophilized powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in sterile or bacteriostatic water |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC), lot-specific |
| Storage Guidelines | • Lyophilized: ≤0°F (–18°C), dry, protected from light • Reconstituted: 36–46°F (2–8°C); avoid repeat freeze–thaw • Long-Term: Keep dry and frozen until use |
Ellixon Bio Quality Advantage
- Purity & Identity: ≥99% | HPLC & MS validated
- Endotoxin & Sterility: <0.05 EU/mg | Third-party verified
- Stability & Process: Controlled nucleation lyophilization | Stability-focused procedures
- Formulation & QA: PhD-Formulated | GMP / ISO-Aligned manufacturing
- Packaging: Luxe Fridge-Ready Box
Category Overview | Signal Transduction Pathways
Signal transduction peptides are used in RUO studies to explore how cells send and receive messages. These signals help control how cells grow, repair themselves, and respond to stress. Researchers use these peptides in lab models to better understand how communication inside cells works—and what happens when it doesn’t.
Exciting Areas of Study
- How cellular signals initiate chain reactions in lab models.
- Peptide effects on messaging pathways like MAPK & PI3K.
- How cells respond to stress in lab models.
- Model disrupted signaling seen in pre-clinical disease research.
- Map how cell signals change under different conditions
Oxytocin Acetate | Research Modeling & Applications
- Characterize OXTR-mediated GPCR signaling and calcium mobilization
- Evaluate receptor desensitization/internalization dynamics
- Profile pathway cross-talk in stress-axis surrogate models
Research Use Disclaimer
This product is supplied for laboratory research use only (RUO) and is intended solely for qualified professionals in a controlled research setting. It is not a drug, food, dietary supplement, cosmetic, or medical device, and is not intended for human or veterinary use or for any diagnostic, therapeutic, or clinical application. It is not for household use.
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