Effect of age and autism spectrum disorder on oxytocin receptor density in the human basal forebrain and midbrain
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DOI: 10.1038/s41398-018-0315-3
Abstract: The prosocial hormone oxytocin (OXT) has become a new target for research on the etiology and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a condition characterized by deficits in social function. However, it remains unknown whether… read more here.
Keywords: superior colliculus; oxtr binding; spectrum disorder; oxtr ... See more keywords
The regulation of oxytocin and oxytocin receptor in human placenta according to gestational age.
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DOI: 10.1530/jme-16-0223
Abstract: Oxytocin (OXT) is a peptide hormone that plays a central role in the regulation of parturition and lactation. OXT signaling is mediated by OXT receptor (OXTR), which shows species- and tissue-specific expressions and gene regulation.… read more here.
Keywords: human placenta; oxtr; gestational age; oxt oxtr ... See more keywords
Oxytocin receptor (OXTR) is a risk gene for polycystic ovarian syndrome.
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DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202303_31800
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Oxytocin (OXT) controls appetite, promotes diet-induced energy expenditure, and may protect against obesity. Furthermore, the oxytocin system controls ovarian follicle luteinization and steroidogenesis as well as adrenal steroidogenesis, which if impaired might lead to… read more here.
Keywords: ovarian syndrome; pcos; risk; oxtr ... See more keywords