Linking childhood trauma to the psychopathology of schizophrenia: the role of oxytocin

Abstract Childhood trauma has been linked to schizophrenia, but underlying biological mechanisms remain elusive. This study explored the potential role of plasma oxytocin as a mediator in the relationship between childhood trauma and the psychopathology of schizophrenia. 160 patients with schizophre...

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Main Authors: Yuan-Jung Chen, Mong-Liang Lu, Yi-Hang Chiu, Chenyi Chen, Vitor Hugo Jesus Santos, Kah Kheng Goh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-02-01
Series:Schizophrenia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41537-024-00433-9