Oxytocin, Functions, Uses and Abuses: A Brief Review

Assad, Nafis I; Pandey, Anand Kumar; Sharma, Loveena

doi:10.5958/2277-3371.2016.00001.2

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“…On the other hand, exogenous administration of OXT in animal production is a common therapeutic practice to treat uterine inertia, placental retention and incomplete abortion, prevent bleeding after parturition, facilitate milk ejection and reduce milking times [ 5 , 164 , 165 , 166 ]. However, there is controversy surrounding its use, since it directly influences the productive parameters and the total kg per lactation curve and is an invasive methodology that might compromise animal welfare [ 167 ].…”

Section: Role Of Oxt In Lactationmentioning

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The Role of Oxytocin in Domestic Animal’s Maternal Care: Parturition, Bonding, and Lactation

Mota-Rojas

Marcet-Rius

Domínguez-Oliva

et al. 2023

Animals

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Oxytocin (OXT) is one of the essential hormones in the birth process; however, estradiol, prolactin, cortisol, relaxin, connexin, and prostaglandin are also present. In addition to parturition, the functions in which OXT is also involved in mammals include the induction of maternal behavior, including imprinting and maternal care, social cognition, and affiliative behavior, which can affect allo-parental care. The present article aimed to analyze the role of OXT and the neurophysiologic regulation of this hormone during parturition, how it can promote or impair maternal behavior and bonding, and its importance in lactation in domestic animals.

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The Role of Oxytocin in Domestic Animal’s Maternal Care: Parturition, Bonding, and Lactation

Mota-Rojas

Marcet-Rius

Domínguez-Oliva

et al. 2023

Animals

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“…Oxytocin may play a paracrine role in the periphery. Female reproductive tract organs such as the oviduct and uterus contain oxytocin-producing cells as do the placenta, corpus luteum, epididymis, Leydig cells, prostate, adrenal medulla, retina, thymus, and pancreas (41).…”

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Oxytocin and Related Peptide Hormones: Candidate Anti-Inflammatory Therapy in Early Stages of Sepsis

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Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening systemic inflammatory syndrome characterized by dysregulated host immunological responses to infection. Uncontrolled immune cell activation and exponential elevation in circulating cytokines can lead to sepsis, septic shock, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, and death. Sepsis is associated with high re-hospitalization and recovery may be incomplete, with long term sequelae including post-sepsis syndrome. Consequently, sepsis continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality across the world. In our recent review of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), we noted that its major properties including promotion of fertility, parturition, and lactation were described over a century ago. By contrast, the anti-inflammatory properties of this hormone have been recognized only more recently. Vasopressin, a hormone best known for its anti-diuretic effect, also has anti-inflammatory actions. Surprisingly, vasopressin’s close cousin, oxytocin, has broader and more potent anti-inflammatory effects than vasopressin and a larger number of pre-clinical studies supporting its potential role in limiting sepsis-associated organ damage. This review explores possible links between oxytocin and related octapeptide hormones and sepsis-related modulation of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory activities.

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“…95,96 Well-being: Oxytocin causes a feeling of well-being such as calm, improved social interactions, trust, decreased fear, human bonding as well as hormonal and physiological changes. [97][98][99] Oxytocin has the ability to induce the feelings of contentment, bring about the decrease in anxiety and causes a feeling of security and also calmness in the mate. 58 Oxytocin is also associated with stress linked behaviour, learning and even memory.…”

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“…58 Oxytocin is also associated with stress linked behaviour, learning and even memory. 98 The effects of oxytocin causes blood pressure reduction, calm and affiliative behaviour. Oxytocin is of potential use in well-being and applications in neuropsychiatric disorders.…”

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Oxytocin-functions: an overview

Roopasree¹,

Joseph²,

Mukkadan³

2019

MOJAP

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Oxytocin is a neuropeptide containing nine amino acids produced by paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei of hypothalamus. Oxytocin is derived from a Greek word 'oxutokia' meaning sudden delivery and it is well known for its role in parturition and lactation. In addition oxytocin performs a wide spectrum of functions. Oxytocin is a hormone with great potential and it is a great facilitator of life. The purpose of this review is to cover almost all the functions of oxytocin -reproductive functions, social functions, role in human behaviour and other biologically significant functions..

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Oxytocin, Functions, Uses and Abuses: A Brief Review

Cited by 8 publications

References 45 publications

The Role of Oxytocin in Domestic Animal’s Maternal Care: Parturition, Bonding, and Lactation

The Role of Oxytocin in Domestic Animal’s Maternal Care: Parturition, Bonding, and Lactation

Oxytocin and Related Peptide Hormones: Candidate Anti-Inflammatory Therapy in Early Stages of Sepsis

Oxytocin-functions: an overview

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