Objectives In this hypothesis paper we explore the underlying mechanisms for long-COVID
and how the oxytocinergic neurones could be infected by SARS-CoV-2 leading to a …

Eucalyptus oil has been used since ancient times for its bactericidal, anti-inflammatory,
analgesic and sedative effects. In recent years, the action of Eucalyptus oil has been …

Stress is an adaptive and coordinated response to endogenous or exogenous stressors that
pose an unpleasant and aversive threat to an individual's homeostasis and wellbeing …

Visceral hypersensitivity (VH) is a significant contributor to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Oxytocin (OT) possesses analgesic effects on the central nervous system (CNS) and …

Background Increased visceral sensitivity is observed in up to 60% of patients with Irritable
Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Mucosal inflammation, altered neuroendocrine activity and …

Disruption of immune and neuroendocrine system function has been shown to play a key
role in COVID-19. Oxytocin is vitally important for the immune and neuroendocrine systems …

Background The aim of the current study was to investigate the effect of macrophage
polarization on the expression of oxytocin (OT) and the oxytocin receptor (OTR) in enteric …

Mast cells (MCs) are main effector cells in allergic inflammation and after activation, they
release stored (histamine, heparin, proteases) and newly synthesized (lipid mediators and …

The immune and sensory systems are known for their close proximity and interaction.
Indeed, in a variety of pain states, a myriad of different immune cells are activated and …

Food allergy is a worldwide food safety problem with increasing prevalence. Developing
novel approaches for food allergy investigations is the basis for controlling food allergies. In …