Dogs' increased human-directed sociability compared to wolves may be the result of
increased oxytocin system activity and decreased stress responses, but comparative studies …

Oxytocin has become a popular analyte in behavioral endocrinology in recent years, due in
part to its roles in social behavior, stress physiology, and cognition. Urine samples have the …

Numerous studies have reported extensive associations between plasma oxytocin (OXT)
concentrations and various human physiological and neurobehavioral processes …

Enzyme-labeled immunoassays are widely used for trace analysis of clinically significant
compounds owing to their high selectivity. However, utilizing an enzyme for labeling the …

Background Assessing the role of oxytocin (OT) in the regulation of social interaction is a
promising area that opens up new opportunities for studying the mechanisms of developing …

The objective of this research was to develop and validate two immunoassays for oxytocin
measurement in human saliva, one using a monoclonal and the other a polyclonal antibody …

Oxytocin (OT) is a peptide hormone synthesized in the hypothalamus and released into
systemic circulation or other areas of the brain. Its physiological roles include action as a …

Domestication has altered dogs' conspecific social organization compared to their closest,
non-domesticated relatives, gray wolves. Wolves live in packs whose survival depends on …

Hugs are one of the first forms of contact and affection humans experience. Receiving a hug
is one of the best ways to feel socially supported, and the lack of social touch can have …