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µ-Opioid receptor antagonism facilitates the anxiolytic-like effect of oxytocin in mice
Translational PsychiatryMood and anxiety disorders are leading causes of disability worldwide and are major contributors to the global burden of diseases. Neuropeptides, such as oxytocin and opioid peptides, are important for emotion regulation.
Khalin E. Nisbett +2 more
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Roles of estrogen receptor-alpha in mediating life span: the hypothalamic deregulation hypothesis. [PDF]
, 2017 In several species caloric restriction (CR) extends life span. In this paper we integrate data from studies on CR and other sources to articulate the hypothalamic deregulation hypothesis by which estrogen receptor-alpha (ER-α) signaling in the ...
Barakat, Rita +6 more
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International Journal of Eating Disorders, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Binge eating disorder (BED) is maintained by increased food‐related incentive salience, which is reflected by an attentional bias for food. Oxytocin acutely attenuates this bias in patients with anorexia nervosa and reduces food intake in males with normal or increased body weight.
Julia Nannt +6 more
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The interplay of oxytocin and dopaminergic system: Effects on food consumption in broiler chickens
Poultry ScienceOxytocin play a crucial physiological role in regulating feed consumption and maintaining energy homeostasis. Numerous studies have highlighted the influence of central dopaminergic systems on appetite control; however, there is a lack of information ...
Hamed Zarei +2 more
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Activity Based Anorexia as an Animal Model for Anorexia Nervosa–A Systematic Review [PDF]
, 2019 Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe eating disorder affecting around 1 per 100 persons. However, the knowledge about its underlying pathophysiology is limited.
Schalla, Martha A., Stengel, Andreas
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International Journal of Eating Disorders, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Restrictive eating disorders (EDs), including anorexia nervosa (AN) and atypical AN (Atyp‐AN), are often associated with cognitive rigidity that can impede treatment. The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC) plays a central role in cognitive control, but it remains unclear whether its activation during cognitive flexibility will ...
Adrienne L. Romer +19 more
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Modeling Autistic Features in Animals [PDF]
, 2011 A variety of features of autism can be simulated in rodents, including the core behavioral hallmarks of stereotyped and repetitive behaviors, and deficits in social interaction and communication.
Patterson, Paul H.
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Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.Abstract Infantile epilepsy spasms syndrome (IESS), formerly known as infantile spasms or West Syndrome, is a severe epilepsy syndrome affecting about 3 in 10,000 newborns in the United States. Characterized by clusters of epileptic spasms, interictal hypsarrhythmia, and developmental delays, IESS has diverse causes, including structural‐metabolic ...
Kayla Vieira +5 more
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HGF modulates actin cytoskeleton remodeling and contraction in testicular myoid cells [PDF]
, 2015 The presence of the HGF/Met system in the testicular myoid cells was first discovered by our group. However, the physiological role of this pathway remains poorly understood. We previously reported that HGF increases uPA secretion and TGF-β activation in
Angela, Catizone +6 more
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Geranium Essential Oil Use for Human Health: A Systematic Review of Clinical Evidence
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, EarlyView.Geranium essential oil (Pelargonium graveolens) demonstrates efficacy in alleviating anxiety, pain and dermatological conditions, supporting its use as a safe, low‐cost complementary therapy. However, further controlled studies are needed to standardise protocols and confirm its benefits.
Amanda Karina Santos Vieira +2 more
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