Oxytocin Research: What 33,735 Studies Show (2026) | RetatrutideCompare

Oxytocin — 33,735 studies indexed on PubMed. Activates oxytocin receptor on uterine smooth muscle (parturition), mammary myoepithelium (milk ejection), and CNS (pair bonding). Half-life: ~3–5 minutes. FDA status: FDA-approved (Pitocin, multiple formulations).

PubMed search-result count last fetched 2026-06-18. Records may include reviews, laboratory work, and animal studies; this is not a clinical trial count or a measure of efficacy.

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How many studies have been published on Oxytocin?

There are approximately 33,735 studies indexed on PubMed that mention Oxytocin (Pitocin, Syntocinon), based on a search last updated 2026-06-18.

Is Oxytocin FDA-approved?

FDA status: FDA-approved (Pitocin, multiple formulations).

How does Oxytocin work?

Activates oxytocin receptor on uterine smooth muscle (parturition), mammary myoepithelium (milk ejection), and CNS (pair bonding).

Activates oxytocin receptor on uterine smooth muscle (parturition), mammary myoepithelium (milk ejection), and CNS (pair bonding).

Reference facts

Also known as
Pitocin, Syntocinon
Category
Hormonal & Pituitary
Mechanism of action
Activates oxytocin receptor on uterine smooth muscle (parturition), mammary myoepithelium (milk ejection), and CNS (pair bonding).
Targets
Oxytocin receptor (OXTR)
Indications under research or approved
Labor induction, Postpartum hemorrhage, Research — autism, social bonding
Regulatory status (reference entry)
FDA-approved (Pitocin, multiple formulations)
Half-life
~3–5 minutes
Sequence
CYIQNCPLG
Sequence notes
Nonapeptide with disulfide bridge between Cys1-Cys6, C-terminal amide. The 'love hormone'.
Molecular weight (Da)
1007
PDB accession
1NPO
First reported
1953
Origin
First peptide hormone synthesized in the lab by Vincent du Vigneaud (Nobel Prize 1955).

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This is an educational reference, not medical advice. Research findings do not establish safety or efficacy for self-administration. Consult the primary sources for study populations, limitations, and current regulatory status.