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Hormonal Agent

Oxytocin

AMW:CHEM:060165

A nonapeptide hormone released from the neurohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, POSTERIOR). It differs from VASOPRESSIN by two amino acids at residues 3 and 8. Oxytocin acts on SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS, such as causing UTERINE CONTRACTIONS and MILK EJECTION.

Biochemistry biochemical
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Oxytocin has parent Pituitary Hormones, Posterior
Oxytocin member of drug class Posterior Pituitary Hormone
Oxytocin member of drug class Uterine Stimulant

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