Abstract
The underlying mechanism of oxytocin (OT) neurons in the development of social interaction remains unclear. In a recent study, Lewis et al. characterized OT neuronal subtypes and provided evidence that expression of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) gene Fmr1 in parvocellular OT neurons is essential for peer-peer but not filial social interactions.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Pages (from-to) | 195-197 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISSN | 1043-2760 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01.04.2021 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)