Prosocial effects of oxytocin and clinical evidence for its therapeutic potential

N Striepens, KM Kendrick, W Maier… - Frontiers in …, 2011 - Elsevier
There has been unprecedented interest in the prosocial effects of the neuropeptide oxytocin
in humans over the last decade. A range of studies has demonstrated correlations between …

Milk fatty acid profiles in different animal species: Focus on the potential effect of selected pufas on metabolism and brain functions

MP Mollica, G Trinchese, F Cimmino, E Penna… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Milk contains several important nutrients that are beneficial for human health. This review
considers the nutritional qualities of essential fatty acids (FAs), especially omega-3 (ω-3) …

Comprehensive analysis of phospholipids in the brain, heart, kidney, and liver: brain phospholipids are least enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids

J Choi, T Yin, K Shinozaki, JW Lampe… - Molecular and cellular …, 2018 - Springer
It is commonly accepted that brain phospholipids are highly enriched with long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). However, the evidence for this remains unclear. We …

Oxidative stress and brain morphology in individuals with depression, anxiety and healthy controls

LS van Velzen, M Wijdeveld, CN Black… - Progress in Neuro …, 2017 - Elsevier
Oxidative stress is a biological process, caused by an imbalance between reactive oxygen
species (ROS) and antioxidants, in favour of the ROS. This imbalance leads to oxidative …

Is oxytocin a maternal–foetal signalling molecule at birth? Implications for development

WM Kenkel, JR Yee, CS Carter - Journal of …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The neuropeptide oxytocin was first noted for its capacity to promote uterine contractions
and facilitate delivery in mammals. The study of oxytocin has grown to include awareness …