Background:

This gene encodes a precursor protein that is processed to produce oxytocin and neurophysin I. Oxytocin is a posterior pituitary hormone which is synthesized as an inactive precursor in the hypothalamus along with its carrier protein neurophysin I. Together with neurophysin, it is packaged into neurosecretory vesicles and transported axonally to the nerve endings in the neurohypophysis, where it is either stored or secreted into the bloodstream. The precursor seems to be activated while it is being transported along the axon to the posterior pituitary. This hormone contracts smooth muscle during parturition and lactation. It is also involved in cognition, tolerance, adaptation and complex sexual and maternal behaviour, as well as in the regulation of water excretion and cardiovascular functions. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2013]

Specificity:

oxytocin/neurophysin I prepropeptide

Alternative names:

OT; OT-NPI; OXT-NPI

Species reactivity:

Human, Mouse, Rat

Host:

Mouse

Ig type:

PBS (PH 7.3) containing 1% BSA, 50% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide.

Immunogen:

Human recombinant protein fragment corresponding to amino acids 20-125 of human OXT(NP_000906) produced in E.coli.

Purification & Purity:

Purified from mouse ascites fluids or tissue culture supernatant by affinity chromatography (protein A/G)

Molecular weight:

10.9 kDa(Predicted)

Applications:

WB

Usage:

WB 1:2000

Storage:

PBS (PH 7.3) containing 1% BSA, 50% glycerol and 0.02% sodium azide.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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