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Oxytocin
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a hormone released by the pituitary gland that causes increased contraction of the uterus during labor and stimulates the ejection of milk into the ducts of the breasts. The hormone also helps shrink the uterus after delivery.
what is oxy?
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In 1954, the american biochemist Vincent du Vigneaud was the first to describe an octapeptide amide with the hormonal activity of oxytocin. One year later, he was able to synthesize this octapeptide amide. In the same year he received the Nobel prize for his work in the field of biochemistry. With slight changes in structure, du Vigneaud was able to synthesize not only oxytocin, but also vasopressin which is also used for induction of labour.
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molecular formula:
C43 H66 N12 O12 S2
molecular weight:
1007.193 g/mol
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Fun facts...
known as the “love hormone” or "the super hero of hormones" for its ability to reduce stress and promote pro-social behaviors such as trust, empathy, and openness to social risk. Oxytocin continues to be a potential treatment for anxiety. natural ways to activate it by human contact, social interactions, exercising, dancing, and singing.