Targeting the Oxytocin System: New Pharmacotherapeutic Approaches.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tips.2018.11.001
Abstract: Deficits in social behavioral domains, such as interpersonal communication, emotion recognition, and empathy, are a characteristic symptom in several neuropsychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The neuropeptide oxytocin (OT) has emerged as… read more here.
Keywords: pharmacotherapeutic approaches; targeting oxytocin; oxytocin system; new pharmacotherapeutic ... See more keywords
Barriers and Breakthroughs in Targeting the Oxytocin System to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.842609
Abstract: Development of better treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD) is urgently needed. One promising opportunity for this development is the potential of targeting the oxytocin peptide system. Preclinical studies showed that administration of exogenous oxytocin… read more here.
Keywords: system; targeting oxytocin; alcohol use; use disorder ... See more keywords