Oxytocin (OT) and vasopressin (VP) are two closely related neuropeptides, widely known for
their peripheral hormonal effects. Specific receptors have also been found in the brain …

Oxytocin (Oxt) is a nonapeptide hormone best known for its role in lactation and parturition.
Since 1906 when its uterine-contracting properties were described until 50 years later when …

Oxytocin (OT) orchestrates social and emotional behaviors through modulation of neural
circuits. In the central amygdala, the release of OT modulates inhibitory circuits and, thereby …

We recently reviewed the status of peptide and nonpeptide agonists and antagonists for the
V1a, V1b and V2 receptors for arginine vasopressin (AVP) and the oxytocin receptor for …

Is oxytocin the hormone of happiness? Probably not. However, this small nine amino acid
peptide is involved in a wide variety of physiological and pathological functions such as …

An accumulating body of evidence suggests that the hypothalamic neuropeptide oxytocin
(OT) has a modulatory effect on pain processing. Particularly strong evidence comes from …

Objectives: A review of the literature was conducted to assess the association between
oxytocin (OT) and pain. Methods: PsychInfo, PubMed, and Medline (EBSCO) research …

Oxytocin (OT) is a nonapeptide mainly produced in the supraoptic and paraventricular
nuclei. OT in the brain and blood has extensive functions in both mental and physical …

Aberrant regulation of oxytocin signaling is associated with the etiology of
neurodevelopmental disorders. Synaptic dysfunctions in neurodevelopmental disorders are …

The neuropeptides oxytocin (OXT) and arginine vasopressin (AVP) contribute to the
regulation of diverse cognitive and physiological functions including nociception. Indeed …