Oxytocin and Addiction: Potential Glutamatergic Mechanisms

Recently, oxytocin (OXT) has been investigated for its potential therapeutic role in addiction. OXT has been found to diminish various drug-seeking and drug-induced behaviors. Although its behavioral effects are well-established, there is not much consensus on how this neuropeptide exerts its effect...

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Main Authors: Megana Sundar, Devon Patel, Zachary Young, Kah-Chung Leong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/5/2405