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About Oxytocin Hormone
Structure	Function
polypeptide hormone 9 amino acids first peptide hormone to be sequenced and synthesized (1953). Vincent du Vigneaud Chemistry Nobel Prize 1955. single gene arose by duplication of vasopressin gene vasopressin is 9 amino acid hormone constricts blood vessels and retain body water. hormone degraded by GIT. hormone cannot pass the blood-brain barrier.	birth - increase in muscle tone and strength of contractions lactation - released in response to the baby suckling. stimulates contraction of muscle cells around mammary glands. neural effects
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