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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Main Authors: Ayaka Tachibana, Yuri Yamamoto, Hiroki Noguchi, Asuka Takeda, Kou Tamura, Hidenori Aoki, Saki Minato, Maimi Uchishiba, Shota Yamamoto, Shuhei Kamada, Atsuko Yoshida, Riyo Kinouchi, Kanako Yoshida, Takeshi Iwasa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/24/5350