Oxytocin

Oxytocin

Hypothalamic neuropeptide that modulates social behaviour, trust, bonding, and stress responses. Widely studied for autism spectrum conditions, PTSD, and

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For research & laboratory use only. Not for human consumption.

Half-Life

~1-6 minutes (plasma); central effects longer

Administration Route

Intranasal (central effects); subcutaneous or intravenous (peripheral effects)

Trust & Bonding Hormone

"Love hormone" mediates social attachment and trust

Stress & Anxiety

Activates parasympathetic nervous system and reduces cortisol

Social Cognition

Improves recognition of emotional facial expressions and empathy

Effect Profile

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Neuroprotection

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Neuroplasticity

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Mechanism of Action

Oxytocin is a 9-amino acid hypothalamic neuropeptide (Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly) synthesised in the paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei and released both peripherally and centrally. Centrally, it modulates amygdala reactivity by binding oxytocin receptors (OTR, Gq-coupled) on fear-processing neurons, reducing threat salience and enhancing social reward signalling. Peripherally, it drives uterine contractions, milk letdown, and pair-bonding behaviours.

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