Oxytocin receptors are widely distributed in the prairie vole (Microtus ochrogaster) brain: Relation to social behavior, genetic polymorphisms, and the dopamine system
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DOI: 10.1002/cne.25382
Abstract: Oxytocin regulates social behavior via direct modulation of neurons, regulation of neural network activity, and interaction with other neurotransmitter systems. The behavioral effects of oxytocin signaling are determined by the species‐specific distribution of brain oxytocin… read more here.
Keywords: brain; social behavior; oxytocin receptors; prairie vole ... See more keywords
CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Genetic Engineering to Generate a Disease Model Prairie Vole, Based on Species-Optimized Assisted Reproductive Technology.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1759-5_9
Abstract: Social and prosocial behaviors, including communication, social bonding, and affiliation, parental behaviors, and empathy are key features of a highly social mammalian species. However, the neuronal mechanism in the brain underlying these behaviors remains unclear… read more here.
Keywords: prairie vole; cas9; assisted reproductive; social prosocial ... See more keywords
Abandoned prairie vole mothers show normal maternal care but altered emotionality: Potential influence of the brain corticotropin-releasing factor system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2017.12.034
Abstract: HighlightsAbandoned mothers often suffer from emotional dysfunctions.Prairie voles serve as animal model to study biparental care and partner loss.Separated vole mothers showed normal maternal care but increased emotionality.Separation increased CRF mRNA expression in the PVN.Acute… read more here.
Keywords: prairie vole; normal maternal; corticotropin releasing; vole mothers ... See more keywords
Maturation of Social-Vocal Communication in Prairie Vole (Microtus ochrogaster) Pups
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DOI: 10.3389/fnbeh.2021.814200
Abstract: Impairments in social communication are common among neurodevelopmental disorders. While traditional animal models have advanced our understanding of the physiological and pathological development of social behavior, they do not recapitulate some aspects where social communication… read more here.
Keywords: maturation social; microtus ochrogaster; communication; vocal communication ... See more keywords