The role of oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) DNA methylation (DNAm) in human social and emotional functioning: a systematic narrative review

The role of oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) DNA methylation (DNAm) in human social and emotional functioning: a systematic narrative review

Abstract Background The neuropeptide Oxytocin (OXT) plays a central role in birthing, mother-infant bonding and a broad range of related social behaviours in mammals. More recently, interest has extended to epigenetic programming of genes involved in oxytocinergic neurotransmission. This review brin...

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Main Authors: Catherine Maud, Joanne Ryan, Jennifer E. McIntosh, Craig A. Olsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
DNA methylation
Epigenetics
Human behaviour
Oxytocin gene
Oxytocin receptor gene
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-018-1740-9

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