Dynamic regulation of oxytocin neuronal circuits in the sequential processes of prosocial behavior in rodent models.

ABSTRACT: The expression of positive social (i.e., prosocial) behavior is governed by a multitude of sensory and cognitive abilities to identify and recognize key features of potential social partners, elucidate social and individual status, and maintain appropriate behaviors. Oxytocin (OT) is a neuropeptide that has been implicated as a major player in regulating prosocial behavior, and much of its role in social situations has been uncovered. As social behavior inherently comprises sequential processes related to multimodal assessments of interactive features, a comprehensive approach to understanding the functions of OT in these prosocial behavior sequences is required. Here, the author discusses recent evidence illustrating the functioning of OT neural circuits in the processing of multimodal co

SUBMITTER: Arakawa H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9559098 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature