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Oxytocin, human

Known as: CYIQNCPLG-NH2, OXT, Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 
Oxytocin (9 aa, ~1 kDa) is encoded by the human OXT gene. This protein plays a role in smooth muscle contraction in both the mammary gland and uterus… 
National Institutes of Health

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Extracellular SpaceIntercellular Communication ProcessMuscle ContractionNeuropeptides

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Oxytocin

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2017
2017
ประสิทธิผลของการเข้าร่วมโปรแกรมออกกำลังกาย ในหญิงตั้งครรภ์ต่อการเจ็บครรภ์ระยะที่ 1 และ 2
การศกษามวตถประสงคเพอเปรยบเทยบประสทธผลของการเขารวม/ไมเขารวมโปรแกรมออกกำลงกายในหญงตงครรภตอระยะท 1 และ 2… 
2016
2016
Effect of vaginal delivery on anal sphincter function in Asian primigravida: a prospective study
Introduction and hypothesisThe true incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI) among Asian primigravida is not known… 
Review
2004
Review
2004
• Competency of Skilled Birth Attendants • The Enabling Environment for Skilled Attendance at Delivery • In-Hospital Delays in Obstetric Care (Documenting the Third Delay)
Each year more than 500000 women worldwide die from complications related to childbirth. With good quality obstetric care… 
Review
1983
Review
1983
[Role of oxytocin and local mechanisms in the regulation of mammary gland blood supply].
1983
1983
Cellular mechanisms of action of oxytocin in mammary glands
1983
1983
Role of oxytocin and local mechanisms in the regulation of mammary gland blood supply
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Dopaminergic control of oxytocin release in lactating rats.
During suckling, anaesthetized lactating rats release regular (about every 7 min) but brief pulses of oxytocin (0.5--1.0 mu… 
Review
1979
Review
1979
Effect of prostaglandins on milk ejection.
Prostaglandins (PGs) of type F2 alpha, E1, and E2 have been reported both, to inhibit or to facilitate posterior pituitary… 
1973
1973
Lactation and intra-mammary pressure in rats bearing oestrogen, progesterone or norethindrone mammary implants; effects of oxytocin.
A study was made of the effect on lactation of progesterone estrogen or norethindrone implanted directly into the mammary gland… 
1972
1972
Specific uptake of radioactivity from 3 H-oxytocin by surviving segments of rat mammary gland.
A greater amount of radioactivity from 3H—oxytocin was taken up in vitro by mammary gland, a target tissue, than by abdominal… 
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