Oxytocin is a nine amino acid peptide with a structure similar to vasopressin, and is a hormone released by the posterior pituitary. Peripheral activity of oxytocin is linked primarily to lactation and labor-related uterine contractions. Within the brain, oxytocin receptor-positive neurons have been studied with regard to their sensitivity to leptin and involvement in satiety.
Oxytocin-SAP is a chemical conjugate of native oxytocin peptide and the ribosome-inactivating protein, saporin. It specifically eliminates cells that recognize and internalize oxytocin in rat and mouse.
Oxytocin-SAP is available individually (Cat. #IT-46) or as a kit (Cat. #KIT-46) which includes Oxytocin-SAP and Blank-SAP (Cat. #IT-21).
Targeting Collection (Cat. #TC-01) is sample pack of targeted toxins is useful in studying various aspects of satiety, appetite, and metabolism. It contains samples of NPY-SAP (Cat. #IT-28), Oxytocin-SAP (Cat. #IT- 46), Leptin-SAP (Cat. #IT-47), and Saporin (Cat. #PR-01).