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Function

Neurophysin 1 specifically binds oxytocin.

Oxytocin causes contraction of the smooth muscle of the uterus and of the mammary gland. Acts by binding to oxytocin receptor (OXTR) (PubMed:18174156).

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the vasopressin/oxytocin family.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted

Alternative names

OT, OXT, Oxytocin-neurophysin 1, OT-NPI

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Neuroscience

Molecular weight

12722Da