Oxytocin: the great facilitator of life
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 …
Since 1906 when its uterine-contracting properties were described until 50 years later when …
Developmental perspectives on oxytocin and vasopressin
EAD Hammock - Neuropsychopharmacology, 2015 - nature.com
The related neuropeptides oxytocin and vasopressin are involved in species-typical
behavior, including social recognition behavior, maternal behavior, social bonding …
behavior, including social recognition behavior, maternal behavior, social bonding …
A single postnatal injection of oxytocin rescues the lethal feeding behaviour in mouse newborns deficient for the imprinted Magel2 gene
F Schaller, F Watrin, R Sturny… - Human molecular …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
The onset of feeding at birth is a vital step for the adaptation of the neonate to extra uterine
life. Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) is a complex neurogenetic disorder caused by the …
life. Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) is a complex neurogenetic disorder caused by the …
Sex differences and developmental effects of oxytocin on aggression and social behavior in prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster)
Various hormones, including sex steroids and neuropeptides, have been implicated in
aggression. In this study we examined (1) sex differences in intrasexual aggression in naïve …
aggression. In this study we examined (1) sex differences in intrasexual aggression in naïve …
Mechanisms underlying epigenetic effects of early social experience: the role of neuropeptides and steroids
BS Cushing, KM Kramer - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2005 - Elsevier
In mammals the neonatal period is a time of significant social interaction. This is true even in
solitary species as females spend a significant amount of time nursing and caring for their …
solitary species as females spend a significant amount of time nursing and caring for their …
Oxytocin has dose-dependent developmental effects on pair-bonding and alloparental care in female prairie voles
KL Bales, JA van Westerhuyzen, AD Lewis-Reese… - Hormones and …, 2007 - Elsevier
The present study examines the developmental consequences of neonatal exposure to
oxytocin on adult social behaviors in female prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster). Female …
oxytocin on adult social behaviors in female prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster). Female …
Neonatal oxytocin manipulations have long-lasting, sexually dimorphic effects on vasopressin receptors
Developmental exposure to oxytocin (OT) or oxytocin antagonists (OTAs) has been shown to
cause long-lasting and often sexually dimorphic effects on social behaviors in prairie voles …
cause long-lasting and often sexually dimorphic effects on social behaviors in prairie voles …
Systemically administered oxytocin decreases methamphetamine activation of the subthalamic nucleus and accumbens core and stimulates oxytocinergic neurons in …
Recent preclinical evidence indicates that the neuropeptide oxytocin may have potential in
the treatment of drug dependence and drug withdrawal. Oxytocin reduces …
the treatment of drug dependence and drug withdrawal. Oxytocin reduces …
Neonatal oxytocin treatment ameliorates autistic-like behaviors and oxytocin deficiency in valproic acid-induced rat model of autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impaired social communication and
repetitive/stereotyped behaviors. The neuropeptide oxytocin (OXT) plays a critical role in …
repetitive/stereotyped behaviors. The neuropeptide oxytocin (OXT) plays a critical role in …
Behavioral and epigenetic consequences of oxytocin treatment at birth
Oxytocin is used in approximately half of all births in the United States during labor induction
and/or augmentation. However, the effects of maternal oxytocin administration on offspring …
and/or augmentation. However, the effects of maternal oxytocin administration on offspring …