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Kisspeptin vs Oxytocin
Research material comparison: purity standards, available formats, molecular data, batch COA documentation, and regulatory status. For in vitro research use only.
Kisspeptin: COxytocin: A
| Attribute | Kisspeptin | Oxytocin |
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| Category | Reproductive / Hormonal | Reproductive / Hormonal |
| Evidence Rating | C — Phase I–II Clinical Trials | A — Approved Medication with Strong Human Data |
| Clinical Status | Investigational / Active clinical trials in reproductive medicine | FDA-approved (Pitocin for labor induction, augmentation of labor, and postpartum hemorrhage) |
| Mechanism | Kisspeptin binds to GPR54 (KISS1R) on GnRH neurons in the hypothalamus, triggering pulsatile GnRH release. This drives LH and FSH secretion from the pituitary, which increases endogenous testosterone/estrogen production. Kisspeptin works through the natural HPG axis cascade without suppressing it (u... | Oxytocin binds to the oxytocin receptor (OXTR), a Gq/11-coupled GPCR expressed in uterine myometrium, mammary tissue, and the central nervous system. Receptor activation triggers phospholipase C-mediated hydrolysis of PIP2 to IP3 and DAG, causing intracellular calcium release from the sarcoplasmic r... |
| Half-Life | Kisspeptin-54: ~28 minutes IV; KP-10: ~4 minutes | ~1-6 minutes (IV) |
| Bioavailability | — | ~2-5% intranasal |
| Molecular Weight | Kisspeptin-54: ~5862 g/mol; KP-10: ~1302 g/mol | ~1007.2 g/mol |
| WADA Status | Not Listed | Not Listed |
| Research Half-Life | Kisspeptin-54: ~28 minutes IV; KP-10: ~4 minutes | ~1-6 minutes (IV) |
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| Regulatory (US) | Not FDA-approved. Investigational use in clinical trials. WADA-prohibited. | FDA-approved (Pitocin). Used for labor induction, augmentation, and postpartum hemorrhage management. |
Research Material Specifications
Catalog specifications for the corresponding research materials, including batch documentation coverage.
| Specification | Kisspeptin | Oxytocin |
|---|---|---|
| Purity Standard | >99% | >99% |
| CAS Number | 374675-21-5 | 50-56-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C₆₃H₈₃N₁₇O₁₄ | C₄₃H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂ |
| Available Formats | 10mg | 10mg |
| Batch COAs Published | — | — |
| Stock Status | Out of stock | Out of stock |
Availability at Volta Peptides
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