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 …

During pregnancy, the mother must adapt her body systems to support nutrient and oxygen
supply for growth of the baby in utero and during the subsequent lactation. These include …

Prairie voles are among a small group of mammals that display long-term social attachment
between mating partners. Many pharmacological studies show that signaling via the …

It is well known that affective and pleasant touch promotes individual well-being and
facilitates affiliative social communication, although the neural circuit that mediates this …

Oxytocin has garnered considerable interest for its role in social behavior, as well as for the
potential of intranasal administration to treat social difficulties. However, current theoretical …

Oxytocin (Oxt) is a nonapeptide hormone best known for its role in lactation and parturition.
Since 1906 when its uterine-contracting properties were described until 50 years later when …

Prostanoids are the cyclooxygenase metabolites of arachidonic acid and include
prostaglandin (PG) D2, PGE2, PGF2α, PGI2, and thromboxne A2. They are synthesized and …

Oxytocin is produced in the hypothalamus and released into the circulation through the
neurohypophyseal system. Peripherally released oxytocin facilitates parturition and milk …

Oxytocin is a nonapeptide hormone that has a central role in the regulation of parturition and
lactation. In this review, we address oxytocin receptor (OTR) signalling and its role in the …

The expression of maternal behavior in mammals is regulated by the developmental and
experiential events over a female's lifetime. In this review the relationships between the …