The oxytocin receptor: from intracellular signaling to behavior
B Jurek, ID Neumann - Physiological reviews, 2018 - journals.physiology.org
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 …
25,000 publications since 1930 (see, as listed in PubMed), which revealed central roles for …
The role of placental hormones in mediating maternal adaptations to support pregnancy and lactation
T Napso, HEJ Yong, J Lopez-Tello… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
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 …
supply for growth of the baby in utero and during the subsequent lactation. These include …
[HTML][HTML] An expanded arsenal of immune systems that protect bacteria from phages
Bacterial anti-phage systems are frequently clustered in microbial genomes, forming
defense islands. This property enabled the recent discovery of multiple defense systems …
defense islands. This property enabled the recent discovery of multiple defense systems …
Oxytocin receptor is not required for social attachment in prairie voles
KM Berendzen, R Sharma, MA Mandujano, Y Wei… - Neuron, 2023 - cell.com
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 …
between mating partners. Many pharmacological studies show that signaling via the …
The role of GABAergic signalling in neurodevelopmental disorders
GABAergic inhibition shapes the connectivity, activity and plasticity of the brain. A series of
exciting new discoveries provides compelling evidence that disruptions in a number of key …
exciting new discoveries provides compelling evidence that disruptions in a number of key …
[HTML][HTML] Neurobiology and consequences of social isolation stress in animal model—A comprehensive review
The brain is a vital organ, susceptible to alterations under genetic influences and
environmental experiences. Social isolation (SI) acts as a stressor which results in …
environmental experiences. Social isolation (SI) acts as a stressor which results in …
Gut microbiota depletion from early adolescence in mice: Implications for brain and behaviour
L Desbonnet, G Clarke, A Traplin, O O'Sullivan… - Brain, behavior, and …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background: There is growing appreciation for the importance of bacteria in shaping brain
development and behaviour. Adolescence and early adulthood are crucial developmental …
development and behaviour. Adolescence and early adulthood are crucial developmental …
Oxytocin enables maternal behaviour by balancing cortical inhibition
Oxytocin is important for social interactions and maternal behaviour. However, little is known
about when, where and how oxytocin modulates neural circuits to improve social cognition …
about when, where and how oxytocin modulates neural circuits to improve social cognition …
Social circuits and their dysfunction in autism spectrum disorder
Social behaviors, how individuals act cooperatively and competitively with conspecifics, are
widely seen across species. Rodents display various social behaviors, and many different …
widely seen across species. Rodents display various social behaviors, and many different …
The social motivation theory of autism
The idea that social motivation deficits play a central role in Autism Spectrum Disorders
(ASD) has recently gained increased interest. This constitutes a shift in autism research …
(ASD) has recently gained increased interest. This constitutes a shift in autism research …