OT, Human

(OT, OXT, OT-NPI, Neurophysin 1, MGC126890, MGC126892.)

Human Oxytocin stimulates uterine smooth muscle contractions indirectly and stimulates the mammary glands to increase lactation without increasing the production of milk.

Oxytocin Human Synthetic is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 9 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 1007.2 Dalton. Oxytocin has a molecular formula of C43H66N12O12S2. The OT is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.

Purity: Greater than 99.0% as determined by RP-HPLC.

Physical Appearance: Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Formulation: The Oxytocin was lyophilized from a concentrated (1 mg/ml) solution with no additives.

OT General Information

Amino acid sequence:
Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2.

Storage:
Lyophilized Oxytocin although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution Neurophysin 1 should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.

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