Oromucosal Administration of Oxytocin: The Development of 'Oxipops'

• Main Authors: Dan Xu (Author), Chunmei Lan (Author), Juan Kou (Author), Shuxia Yao (Author), Weihua Zhao (Author), Keith M. Kendrick (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The role of the hypothalamic neuropeptide oxytocin in influencing the brain and behavior has been the subject of widespread research over the last few decades due, most notably, to its reported involvement in promoting social cognition and motivation, reducing anxiety, and relieving pain. It is also...