Amino Acid Sequence
Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 [Disulfide Bridge: 1-6]
General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Oxytocin is a nonapeptide hormone that possesses the ability to induce contractions in the smooth muscles of the uterus and the myoepithelial cells in the mammary gland. This hormone is synthetically produced and has a minimum oxytocic activity of 400 USP Oxytocin Units per milligram.
Application
Oxytocin USP reference standard suitable for use in specified USP compendial tests and assays.
Also used to prepare standard preparation during the assay of oxytocin.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Stimulates uterine contraction and lactation; increases Na+ excretion; stimulates myometrial GTPase and phospholipase C.
Analysis Note
These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. ​
Other Notes
This product is part of the USP Biologics program.
USP issued SDS can be found here.
Sales restrictions may apply.
- UPC:
- 51182203
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 1491300-1VL