| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8348761 | Peptides | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We examined the effect of repeated or chronic isolation on mRNAs for AVP and OT receptors in prairie voles. ⺠Chronic isolation increases plasma oxytocin in females and down-regulates OT receptor mRNAs in both sexes. ⺠Repeated isolation increased plasma AVP, which could be adaptive in response to stressor. ⺠The differential effects of isolation on OT and AVP systems help in understanding mechanisms through social interactions can be protective against emotional disorders.
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Authors
Hossein Pournajafi-Nazarloo, William Kenkel, Seyed Ramezan Mohsenpour, Lisa Sanzenbacher, Habibollah Saadat, Leila Partoo, Jason Yee, Fereidoun Azizi, C. Sue Carter,