WormBase Tree Display for GO_term: GO:0036162
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| GO:0036162 | Name | oxytocin production | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definition | The appearance of oxytocin, a cyclic nonapeptide hormone with amino acid sequence CYIQNCPLG, due to biosynthesis or secretion following a cellular stimulus, resulting in an increase in its intracellular or extracellular levels. Oxytocin is the principal uterine-contracting and milk-ejecting hormone of the posterior pituitary, and together with the neuropeptide vasopressin, is believed to influence social cognition and behavior. It also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. | ||
| Synonym | Narrow | oxytocin biosynthesis | |
| oxytocin secretion | |||
| Status | Valid | ||
| Type | Biological_process | ||
| Parent | Instance_of | GO:0010467 | |
| Attributes_of | Index | Ancestor (11) | |
| Version | Gene Ontology releases/2023-11-15 |
