Imprinting disorders are a group of congenital diseases caused by dysregulation of genomic
imprinting, affecting prenatal and postnatal growth, neurocognitive development …

Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by
hyperphagia, obesity, developmental delay and intellectual disability. Studies suggest …

Oxytocin has traditionally been known for its physiological effects on muscle contraction
associated with birth and lactation, but in the last years is widely used as a biomarker of …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social
and communication impairments, as well as repetitive and restrictive behaviors. The …

Disturbance of neurotransmitters and neuromodulators is thought to underlie the
pathophysiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Studies of 15q dup mouse models of …

Loss of function mutations in human Oligophrenin1 (OPHN1) gene are responsible for
syndromic intellectual disability (ID) associated with cerebellar hypoplasia and cerebral …

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder causing endocrine,
musculoskeletal, and neurological dysfunction. PWS is caused by the inactivation of …

Adverse early life experiences influence behavioral and physiological functions and
increase vulnerability to neuropsychiatric disorders. Maternal separation (MS) is an …

Oxytocin (OXT) is a pleiotropic regulator of physiology and behavior. An emerging body of
evidence demonstrates a role for OXT in the transition to postnatal life of the infant. To …

Oxytocin plays a role in various functions including endocrine and immune functions but
also parent–infant bonding and social interactions. It might be considered as a main …