Oxytocin Human ( OT Human )

Data sheet

Formulation

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

Solubility

It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Oxytocin in sterile 18M-cm H2O not less than 100 ug/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.

Purity

Greater than 99.0% as determined by RP-HPLC.

Description

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 techniqu

Protein Background

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

Synonyms

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

Reagent Appearance

Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Stability

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 recommende

Amino acid sequence

Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2.

Specific Activity

1mg of Oxytocin has activity greater than 480IU.