Description
Oxytocin acetate is the salt form of the neuropeptide hormone oxytocin, used primarily as a scientific research reagent and pharmaceutical-grade API for labor induction and preventing postpartum hemorrhage. It features improved chemical stability over the standard form.
Key Characteristics
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- Formula: C₄₅H₇₀N₁₂O₁₄S₂
- Molecular Weight: ~ 1007.2 g/mol
- Structure: A cyclic nonapeptide (nine amino acids) synthesized via acetic acid conjugation.
Functions and Applications
- Clinical Medicine: In authorized medical settings, oxytocin derivatives stimulate uterine contractions and facilitate lactation.
- Receptor Activity: It acts as a potent oxytocin receptor agonist, exhibiting a high binding affinity that stimulates both neurotransmission and localized tissue growth factors
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