An epigenetic rheostat of experience: DNA methylation of OXTR as a mechanism of early life allostasis
Oxytocin is a neuropeptide hormone which is involved in regulation of social behavior,
stress response, muscle contraction, and metabolism. Oxytocin signaling is dependent on its …
stress response, muscle contraction, and metabolism. Oxytocin signaling is dependent on its …
[HTML][HTML] Epigenetic variability in the human oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene: A possible pathway from early life experiences to psychopathologies
The human oxytocin (OXT) system is implicated in the regulation of complex social
behaviors, as well as in psychopathologies characterized by social deficits. Emerging …
behaviors, as well as in psychopathologies characterized by social deficits. Emerging …
Genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors controlling oxytocin receptor gene expression
Background The neuropeptide oxytocin regulates mammalian social behavior. Disruptions
in oxytocin signaling are a feature of many psychopathologies. One commonly studied …
in oxytocin signaling are a feature of many psychopathologies. One commonly studied …
Epigenetic regulation of the oxytocin receptor gene: implications for behavioral neuroscience
Genetic approaches have improved our understanding of the neurobiological basis of social
behavior and cognition. For instance, common polymorphisms of genes involved in oxytocin …
behavior and cognition. For instance, common polymorphisms of genes involved in oxytocin …
DNA methylation of OXTR is associated with parasympathetic nervous system activity and amygdala morphology
K Lancaster, L Goldbeck, MH Puglia… - Social cognitive and …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Oxytocin has anxiolytic properties whose mechanisms of action are still being identified.
DNA methylation in the promoter region of the oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR), an epigenetic …
DNA methylation in the promoter region of the oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR), an epigenetic …
Brain region-specific methylation in the promoter of the murine oxytocin receptor gene is involved in its expression regulation
H Harony-Nicolas, S Mamrut, L Brodsky… - …, 2014 - Elsevier
Oxytocin is a nine amino acid neuropeptide that is known to play a critical role in fetal
expulsion and breast-feeding, and has been recently implicated in mammalian social …
expulsion and breast-feeding, and has been recently implicated in mammalian social …
The role of oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) DNA methylation (DNAm) in human social and emotional functioning: a systematic narrative review
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 …
mother-infant bonding and a broad range of related social behaviours in mammals. More …
Oxytocin, stress and social behavior: neurogenetics of the human oxytocin system
R Kumsta, M Heinrichs - Current opinion in neurobiology, 2013 - Elsevier
The neuropeptide oxytocin has had key roles throughout mammalian evolution in the
regulation of complex social cognition and behaviors, such as attachment, parental care …
regulation of complex social cognition and behaviors, such as attachment, parental care …
Epigenetic modification of the oxytocin receptor gene influences the perception of anger and fear in the human brain
In humans, the neuropeptide oxytocin plays a critical role in social and emotional behavior.
The actions of this molecule are dependent on a protein that acts as its receptor, which is …
The actions of this molecule are dependent on a protein that acts as its receptor, which is …
Oxytocin receptor expression patterns in the human brain across development
Oxytocin plays a vital role in social behavior and homeostatic processes, with animal models
indicating that oxytocin receptor (OXTR) expression patterns in the brain influence behavior …
indicating that oxytocin receptor (OXTR) expression patterns in the brain influence behavior …