Oxytocin and vasopressin enhance social pain empathy via common and distinct of neural expressions, genetic pathways, and networks.
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2520651122
Abstract: Witnessing social distress of others evokes social pain empathy, a complex process engaging cognitive, affective, and motivational dimensions. Although hypothalamic neuropeptides oxytocin (OXT) and arginine vasopressin (AVP) are known to modulate social function, their respective… read more here.
Keywords: social pain; pain empathy; oxt avp; pain ... See more keywords
Oxytocin and vasopressin in the rodent hippocampus
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DOI: 10.1111/gbb.12535
Abstract: The role of the hippocampus in social memory and behavior is under intense investigation. Oxytocin (Oxt) and vasopressin (Avp) are two neuropeptides with many central actions related to social cognition. Oxt‐ and Avp‐expressing fibers are… read more here.
Keywords: hippocampus; oxytocin vasopressin; oxt avp; vasopressin rodent ... See more keywords
7458 Eight Weeks Intranasal Oxytocin vs. Placebo Does Not Impact Circulating Oxytocin or Arginine-Vasopressin Levels in Adults With Obesity
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DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvae163.1203
Abstract: Abstract Disclosure: A. Aulinas: None. F. Galbiati: None. M. Wronski: None. C.S. Carter: None. J. Davis: None. H.P. Nazarloo: None. K. Holman: None. G. Julia: None. E. Asanza: None. S.E. Smith: None. L. Kerem: None.… read more here.
Keywords: none; obesity; oxt avp; avp ... See more keywords