The role of oxytocin in plasticity, memory and attachment dynamics

F. Orsucci, G. Paoloni, C.M. Conti, M. Reda, M. Fulcheri

Article ID: 6069
Vol 27, Issue 4, 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha6069
Received: 8 January 2014; Accepted: 8 January 2014; Available online: 8 January 2014; Issue release: 8 January 2014

Abstract

The peptide hormones oxytocin (OT) and arginine vasopressin (AVP) have been implicated in the regulation of mammalian social behavior. There is considerable evidence implicating both oxytocin and vasopressin in social recognition and social memory. This review explores their role in attachment dynamics. Oxytocin is one element in a complex network of interactions observed in natural phenomena ranging from molecular biology, etology, social behavior and human psychology.


Keywords

oxytocin;vasopressin;plasticity;attachment;complexity;autism


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