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Oxytocin → OXTR: Oligopeptide Research Reference

Oxytocin → OXTR, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
peptide-interactions peptide oligopeptide

Overview

Oxytocin → OXTR is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameOxytocin → OXTR
SequenceCYIQNCPLG (disulfide bridge: Cys1-Cys6)
Length9 amino acids
Molecular Weight1007.2 Da

| Category | Neurohypophysial peptide |

Mechanism of Action

Gq-coupled; activates PLC, IP3, Ca2+ release; also Gi in some tissues

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

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