Oxytocin signaling in the ventral tegmental area mediates social isolation-induced craving for social interaction

Abstract Background Social interaction is crucial for mental health across animal species. Social experiences, especially in early-life stages, strongly influence brain function and social behavior later in life. Acute social isolation (SI) increases motivation to seek social interaction, but little...

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Main Authors: Hsin-Tzu Chang, Kuan-Hsiang Cheng, Yu-Chieh Hung, Kuei-Sen Hsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Biomedical Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12929-025-01130-0
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