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.
Pharmacology effect
oxytociká
Pharmacology effect
Oxytocics
See also reference (FX) in Slovak
receptory oxytocínové
See also reference (FX) in English
Receptors, Oxytocin
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