Description
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Technical Monograph: O-CYT-5 | Hypothalamic Signaling Reagent
Product Code: HRL-OXY-5 | Total Peptide Mass: 5 mg
This high-purity cyclic nonapeptide is a potent endogenous agonist of the oxytocin receptor (OXTR). Engineered for neuroendocrine and behavioral biology research, this 5 mg variant is optimized for investigating G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) activation and the modulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
Molecular Specification & Composition
| Attribute | Technical Detail |
| Sequence Fragment | Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 |
| Molecular Weight | 1007.2 g/mol |
| Purity (HPLC) | >99.0% |
| Total Mass | 5 mg Lyophilized Powder |
Analytical Characteristics
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Disulfide Bridge Integrity: The intramolecular sulfur-sulfur bond between Cys1 and Cys6 is strictly maintained during lyophilization to ensure high-affinity receptor binding.
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Conserved Sequence Fidelity: HPLC-verified to ensure zero degradation of the amino acid chain, providing consistent data in comparative signaling studies.
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Receptor Specificity: Formulated to study OXTR-mediated pathways with minimal cross-reactivity to vasopressin receptors in isolated cellular models.
Laboratory Application Fields
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GPCR Activation Research: Investigating the downstream signaling of the oxytocin receptor, including phospholipase C and calcium mobilization.
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HPA Axis Modulation: Analysis of the peptide’s role in regulating the endocrine response to environmental stressors in vitro.
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Neurotransmission Signaling: Studying the interaction between the oxytocinergic system and dopaminergic or serotonergic pathways.
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Social Signaling Models: Evaluation of the peptide’s influence on prosocial behavior and trust-modeling in controlled research environments.
Storage & Handling Protocols
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Thermal Management: Store lyophilized vials at -20°C for maximum molecular integrity.
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Reconstitution: Maintain at 2-8°C post-reconstitution. This cyclic peptide is sensitive; avoid high-velocity agitation or exposure to temperatures above 25°C once in solution.
IMPORTANT NOTICE & DISCLAIMER
FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is a synthesized chemical reagent intended solely for in vitro laboratory research and analytical testing. It is NOT a drug, food, or cosmetic, and it is NOT intended for human consumption, inhalation, or any form of internal or external application to humans or animals.
Any use of this product outside of a controlled laboratory setting is strictly prohibited. The purchaser assumes all responsibility for the handling, storage, and regulatory compliance of this compound. Hudson Research Lab does not provide medical advice or instructions for human application. Keep out of reach of children.
