Fos expression is increased in oxytocin neurons of female rats with a sexually conditioned mate preference for an individual male rat
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DOI: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2019.104612
Abstract: Evidence suggests an important role of Pavlovian learning in sexual partner selection. Female rats that experience paced copulation with a male scented with a neutral odor selectively solicit and receive ejaculations from the scented male… read more here.
Keywords: preference; male rat; fos expression; oxytocin neurons ... See more keywords
Central Kisspeptin Does Not Affect ERK1/2 or p38 Phosphorylation in Oxytocin Neurons of Late-Pregnant Rats
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms23147729
Abstract: Oxytocin is secreted by hypothalamic supraoptic nucleus (SON) and paraventricular nucleus (PVN) oxytocin neurons to induce uterine contractions during parturition. Increased activation of oxytocin neurons at parturition involves a network of afferent inputs that increase… read more here.
Keywords: pregnant rats; neurons late; oxytocin neurons; late pregnant ... See more keywords
Oxytocin neurons mediate the effect of social isolation via the VTA circuits
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DOI: 10.7554/elife.73421
Abstract: Social interaction during adolescence strongly influences brain function and behavior, and the recent pandemic has emphasized the devastating effect of social distancing on mental health. While accumulating evidence has shown the importance of the reward… read more here.
Keywords: social interaction; effect social; oxytocin neurons; isolation ... See more keywords