Oxytocin (OT) and vasopressin (VP) are two closely related neuropeptides, widely known for
their peripheral hormonal effects. Specific receptors have also been found in the brain …

We recently reviewed the status of peptide and nonpeptide agonists and antagonists for the
V1a, V1b and V2 receptors for arginine vasopressin (AVP) and the oxytocin receptor for …

Humans are fundamentally social creatures who are 'motivated'to be with others. In this
review we examine the role of oxytocin (OT) as it relates to social motivation. OT is …

The beneficial effects of oxytocin on infarct size and functional recovery of the ischemic
reperfused heart are well documented. The mechanisms for this cardioprotection are not …

Traditionally associated with female reproduction, oxytocin (OT) was revisited recently and
was revealed to have several new roles in the cardiovascular system. Functional OT …

The biochemistry of love: an oxytocin hypothesis: Science & Society Series on Sex and
Science: EMBO reports: Vol 14, No 1 All EMBO Press journals Open Access as of 1 January …

The basic mechanisms that lead obesity are not fully understood; however, several peptides
undoubtedly play a role in regulating body weight. Obesity, a highly complex metabolic …

Trust underpins much of social and economic exchanges across human societies. In
experimental economics, the Trust Game has served as the workhorse for the study of trust …

In order to obtain structural information about intermolecular interactions between a protein
target and a drug we could either solve the structure by experimental techniques (protein …

The success of any work with isolated cardiomyocytes depends on the reproducibility of cell
isolation, because the cells do not divide. To date, there is no suitable in vitro model to study …