[HTML][HTML] Therapeutic applications of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation with potential for application in neurodevelopmental or other pediatric disorders

S Zhu, X Zhang, M Zhou, KM Kendrick… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Non-invasive transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) as a newly
developed technique involves stimulating the cutaneous receptive field formed by the …

[HTML][HTML] Affective touch in the context of development, oxytocin signaling, and autism

Q Li, W Zhao, KM Kendrick - Frontiers in Psychology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Touch represents one of our most important senses throughout life and particularly in the
context of our social and emotional experiences. In this review, we draw on research on …

[HTML][HTML] Sniffing oxytocin: Nose to brain or nose to blood?

S Yao, Y Chen, Q Zhuang, Y Zhang, C Lan, S Zhu… - Molecular …, 2023 - nature.com
In recent years ample studies have reported that intranasal administration of the
neuropeptide oxytocin can facilitate social motivation and cognition in healthy and clinical …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of multiple-dose intranasal oxytocin administration on social responsiveness in children with autism: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

N Daniels, M Moerkerke, J Steyaert, A Bamps… - Molecular Autism, 2023 - Springer
Background Intranasal administration of oxytocin is increasingly explored as a new
approach to facilitate social development and reduce disability associated with a diagnosis …

Can repeated intranasal oxytocin administration affect reduced neural sensitivity towards expressive faces in autism? A randomized controlled trial

M Moerkerke, N Daniels… - Journal of Child …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition
characterized by difficulties in social communication and interaction. Crucial for efficient …

Review of major social determinants of health in schizophrenia-spectrum psychotic disorders: III. Biology

DV Jeste, D Malaspina, K Bagot, DM Barch… - Schizophrenia …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background Social determinants of health (SDoHs) are nonmedical factors that significantly
impact health and longevity. We found no published reviews on the biology of SDoHs in …

[HTML][HTML] Chronic oxytocin administration stimulates the oxytocinergic system in children with autism

M Moerkerke, N Daniels, L Tibermont, T Tang… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Clinical efficacy of intranasal administration of oxytocin is increasingly explored in autism
spectrum disorder, but to date, the biological effects of chronic administration regimes on …

Is the efficacy of oxytocin for autism diminished at higher dosages or repeated doses?: potential mechanisms and candidate solutions

H Yamasue - Peptides, 2023 - Elsevier
No approved pharmacological intervention currently exists to address the core symptoms of
autism spectrum disorder, a prevalent neurodevelopmental condition. However, there is a …

Melanocortin agonism in a social context selectively activates nucleus accumbens in an oxytocin-dependent manner

CL Ford, AA McDonough, K Horie, LJ Young - Neuropharmacology, 2024 - Elsevier
Social deficits are debilitating features of many psychiatric disorders, including autism. While
time-intensive behavioral therapy is moderately effective, there are no pharmacological …

[HTML][HTML] The effects of oxytocin administration on social and routinized behaviors in autism: A preregistered systematic review and meta-analysis

K Audunsdottir, AM Sartorius, H Kang, B Glaser… - …, 2024 - Elsevier
Oxytocin administration has demonstrated considerable promise for providing individualized
support for autistic people. However, studies evaluating the effects of oxytocin administration …