OXT
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