Background Sex-specific differences in DNA methylation of the oxytocin receptor gene
(OXTR) have been shown in adults and are related to several mental disorders. Negative …

The neuropeptide oxytocin (OXT) and its receptor (OXTR) modulate interpersonal
relationships, particularly mother–child interactions. DNA methylation (DNAm) changes of …

Background Oxytocin (OXT) is a neuropeptide and hormone involved in emotional
functioning and also seems to play a role in moderating the stress response. Both preclinical …

Abstract Background The neuropeptide Oxytocin (OXT) plays a central role in birthing,
mother-infant bonding and a broad range of related social behaviours in mammals. More …

Recent models propose deoxyribonucleic acid methylation of key neuro-regulatory genes as
a molecular mechanism underlying the increased risk of mental disorder associated with …

Emerging research in epigenetics has shown that there is variability in how environmental
exposures “get under the skin” through mechanisms like DNA methylation to influence gene …

The oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) is of interest when investigating the effects of early
adversity on DNA methylation. However, there is heterogeneity regarding the selection of …

The neural capacity to discriminate between emotions emerges early in development,
though little is known about specific factors that contribute to variability in this vital skill …

The present study investigated the association of perinatal depression (PD) with differential
methylation of 3 genomic regions among mother and child dyads: exon 3 within the oxytocin …

There is emerging evidence implicating oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) DNA methylation
(DNAm) in social behaviour. This review investigated its association with autism spectrum …