Oxytocin receptors mediate social bonding, trust, and uterine contraction.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Oxytocin Receptor Neurons |
| Location | Hypothalamus, Amygdala, NAcc |
| Receptor Type | OXTR |
| Signaling | Gq-coupled, excitatory |
Oxytocin receptor neurons have been studied in the context of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative conditions. alterations in oxytocin signaling may have neuroprotective effects.
See also: Oxytocin, Hypothalamus
Oxytocin receptor neurons have been studied in the context of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative conditions. alterations in oxytocin signaling may have neuroprotective effects.
See also: Oxytocin, Hypothalamus