The oxytocin system regulates tearing
S. Nakamura, I. Toshihiro, K. Jin…·K. Tsubota
This study identifies the role of the oxytocin system in regulating tear production by linking hypothalamic oxytocin neurons to the superior salivatory nucleus.
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S. Nakamura, I. Toshihiro, K. Jin…·K. Tsubota
This study identifies the role of the oxytocin system in regulating tear production by linking hypothalamic oxytocin neurons to the superior salivatory nucleus.
K. Kitano, A. Yamagishi, K. Horie…·N. Sato
This study shows prairie voles learn to help distressed conspecifics by opening a door, and oxytocin is necessary for this behavior, with no sex differences observed.
K. Eyring, J. Liu, G. König…·R. Tsien
This study shows oxytocin modulates CA2 pyramidal cell firing through Gq and Gi proteins, enhancing CA3-CA1 neurotransmission by affecting interneurons.