The oxytocin receptor: from intracellular signaling to behavior
B Jurek, ID Neumann - Physiological reviews, 2018 - journals.physiology.org
The many facets of the oxytocin (OXT) system of the brain and periphery elicited nearly
25,000 publications since 1930 (see, as listed in PubMed), which revealed central roles for …
25,000 publications since 1930 (see, as listed in PubMed), which revealed central roles for …
The social salience hypothesis of oxytocin
SG Shamay-Tsoory, A Abu-Akel - Biological psychiatry, 2016 - Elsevier
Oxytocin is a nonapeptide that also serves as a neuromodulator in the human central
nervous system. Over the last decade, a sizeable body of literature has examined its effects …
nervous system. Over the last decade, a sizeable body of literature has examined its effects …
[HTML][HTML] Oxytocin and vasopressin within the ventral and dorsal lateral septum modulate aggression in female rats
VEM Oliveira, M Lukas, HN Wolf, E Durante… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
In contrast to male rats, aggression in virgin female rats has been rarely studied. Here, we
established a rat model of enhanced aggression in females using a combination of social …
established a rat model of enhanced aggression in females using a combination of social …
Detection, processing and reinforcement of social cues: regulation by the oxytocin system
R Menon, ID Neumann - Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 2023 - nature.com
Many social behaviours are evolutionarily conserved and are essential for the healthy
development of an individual. The neuropeptide oxytocin (OXT) is crucial for the fine-tuned …
development of an individual. The neuropeptide oxytocin (OXT) is crucial for the fine-tuned …
Fighting females: neural and behavioral consequences of social defeat stress in female mice
Background Despite the twofold higher prevalence of major depressive and posttraumatic
stress disorders in women compared with men, most clinical and preclinical studies have …
stress disorders in women compared with men, most clinical and preclinical studies have …
[HTML][HTML] Wireless optogenetic stimulation of oxytocin neurons in a semi-natural setup dynamically elevates both pro-social and agonistic behaviors
Complex behavioral phenotyping techniques are becoming more prevalent in the field of
behavioral neuroscience, and thus methods for manipulating neuronal activity must be …
behavioral neuroscience, and thus methods for manipulating neuronal activity must be …
[HTML][HTML] Social approach and social vigilance are differentially regulated by oxytocin receptors in the nucleus accumbens
AV Williams, N Duque-Wilckens… - …, 2020 - nature.com
Oxytocin is currently being considered as a novel therapeutic for anxiety disorders due to its
ability to promote affiliative behaviors. In the nucleus accumbens (NAc) activation of oxytocin …
ability to promote affiliative behaviors. In the nucleus accumbens (NAc) activation of oxytocin …
Rodent models of social stress and neuronal plasticity: Relevance to depressive-like disorders
Exposure to severe or persistent social stress may lead to the development of psychiatric
disorders such as anxiety and depression. These mood disorders are associated with …
disorders such as anxiety and depression. These mood disorders are associated with …
[HTML][HTML] Social hierarchy position in female mice is associated with plasma corticosterone levels and hypothalamic gene expression
Social hierarchies emerge when animals compete for access to resources such as food,
mates or physical space. Wild and laboratory male mice have been shown to develop linear …
mates or physical space. Wild and laboratory male mice have been shown to develop linear …
The neural mechanisms of sexually dimorphic aggressive behaviors
Aggression is a fundamental social behavior that is essential for competing for resources
and protecting oneself and families in both males and females. As a result of natural …
and protecting oneself and families in both males and females. As a result of natural …