Oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) polymorphisms and social, emotional and behavioral functioning in children and adolescents: a systematic narrative review

J Kohlhoff, S Cibralic, DJ Hawes, V Eapen - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study systematically reviewed available evidence regarding associations between
polymorphisms of the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene and socio-emotional and behavioral …

How relevant is the systemic oxytocin concentration for human sexual behavior? A systematic review

N Cera, S Vargas-Cáceres, C Oliveira… - Sexual …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Despite its role in social cognition and affiliative behavior, less is known about
the role played by oxytocin in human sexual behavior. Aim In the present systematic review …

Systematic review and meta‐analysis of reported adverse events of long‐term intranasal oxytocin treatment for autism spectrum disorder

Q Cai, L Feng, KZ Yap - Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Recent studies have suggested oxytocin as a possible drug to treat social deficits caused by
autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but the safety of intranasal oxytocin in autistic patients has …

Oxytocin modulation of neural circuits

M Mitre, J Minder, EX Morina, MV Chao… - Behavioral …, 2018 - Springer
Oxytocin is a hypothalamic neuropeptide first recognized as a regulator of parturition and
lactation which has recently gained attention for its ability to modulate social behaviors. In …

Maternal breastfeeding and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children: a meta-analysis

PT Tseng, CF Yen, YW Chen, B Stubbs… - European child & …, 2019 - Springer
Previous studies have suggested environmental factors may contribute to the risk of
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The current meta-analysis examined (1) the …

DNA methylation of the oxytocin receptor across neurodevelopmental disorders

MT Siu, SJ Goodman, I Yellan, DT Butcher… - Journal of autism and …, 2021 - Springer
Many neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) share common learning and behavioural
impairments, as well as features such as dysregulation of the oxytocin hormone. Here, we …

The relationship between aggression, empathy skills and serum oxytocin levels in male children and adolescents with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder

E Demirci, S Ozmen, E Kilic… - Behavioural …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Although attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are recognized as
neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by impairment in executive functions …

Role of oxytocin and vasopressin in neuropsychiatric disorders: therapeutic potential of agonists and antagonists

V Cid-Jofré, M Moreno, M Reyes-Parada… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Oxytocin (OT) and vasopressin (AVP) are hypothalamic neuropeptides classically
associated with their regulatory role in reproduction, water homeostasis, and social …

The role of trauma in the hormonal interplay of cortisol, testosterone, and oxytocin in adolescent aggression

I Fragkaki, M Cima, I Granic - Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2018 - Elsevier
Although numerous studies have examined the neuroendocrinology of aggression, the
findings are mixed and focused on cortisol and testosterone. We argue that past findings …

Does environmental exposure to the greenhouse gas, N2O, contribute to etiological factors in neurodevelopmental disorders? A mini-review of the evidence

K Fluegge - Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Neurodevelopmental disorders are increasing in prevalence worldwide.
Previous work suggests that exposure to the environmental air pollutant and greenhouse …