Changes in Serum Oxytocin Levels under Physiological and Supraphysiological Gonadal Steroid Hormone Conditions in Women of Reproductive Age: A Preliminary Study
Oxytocin (OT) affects many behavioral, psychological, and physiological functions, including appetite and body weight regulation. Central and peripheral OT levels are markedly affected by gonadal steroids, especially estrogen, and the anorectic effects of estrogen are partially mediated by OT in rod...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/24/5350 |