The oxytocin receptor: from intracellular signaling to behavior
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 …
A review of the benefits of nature experiences: More than meets the eye
Evidence that experiences of nature can benefit people has accumulated rapidly. Yet
perhaps because of the domination of the visual sense in humans, most research has …
perhaps because of the domination of the visual sense in humans, most research has …
Self-transcendent emotions and their social functions: Compassion, gratitude, and awe bind us to others through prosociality
In this article we review the emerging literature on the self-transcendent emotions. We
discuss how the self-transcendent emotions differ from other positive emotions and outline …
discuss how the self-transcendent emotions differ from other positive emotions and outline …
The neuroendocrinology of the microbiota-gut-brain axis: a behavioural perspective
The human gut harbours trillions of symbiotic bacteria that play a key role in programming
different aspects of host physiology in health and disease. These intestinal microbes are …
different aspects of host physiology in health and disease. These intestinal microbes are …
[HTML][HTML] Roles of oxytocin in stress responses, allostasis and resilience
Y Takayanagi, T Onaka - International journal of molecular sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Oxytocin has been revealed to work for anxiety suppression and anti-stress as well as for
psychosocial behavior and reproductive functions. Oxytocin neurons are activated by …
psychosocial behavior and reproductive functions. Oxytocin neurons are activated by …
The role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in depression across the female reproductive lifecycle: current knowledge and future directions
The aim of this narrative review is to consolidate knowledge on the role of the hypothalamic-
pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in depression pathophysiology at different reproductive stages …
pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in depression pathophysiology at different reproductive stages …
Vasopressin and oxytocin receptor systems in the brain: sex differences and sex-specific regulation of social behavior
KM Dumais, AH Veenema - Frontiers in neuroendocrinology, 2016 - Elsevier
The neuropeptides vasopressin (VP) and oxytocin (OT) and their receptors in the brain are
involved in the regulation of various social behaviors and have emerged as drug targets for …
involved in the regulation of various social behaviors and have emerged as drug targets for …
Affectionate touch to promote relational, psychological, and physical well-being in adulthood: A theoretical model and review of the research
Throughout the life span, individuals engage in affectionate touch with close others. Touch
receipt promotes well-being in infancy, but the impacts of touch in adult close relationships …
receipt promotes well-being in infancy, but the impacts of touch in adult close relationships …
Oxytocin and vasopressin in the human brain: social neuropeptides for translational medicine
The neuropeptides oxytocin (OXT) and arginine vasopressin (AVP) are evolutionarily highly
conserved mediators in the regulation of complex social cognition and behaviour. Recent …
conserved mediators in the regulation of complex social cognition and behaviour. Recent …
[HTML][HTML] The role of oxytocin in social bonding, stress regulation and mental health: an update on the moderating effects of context and interindividual differences
In this review we summarize the results and conclusions of five studies as presented in a
symposium at the 42nd annual meeting of the International Society for …
symposium at the 42nd annual meeting of the International Society for …