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Nobel Med 2017; 13(3): 5-11

UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF OXYTOCIN IN DEPRESSION

Manuela Padurariu, Alin Ciobica
ABSTRACT
The current progress in the understanding of depression has lately shifted from the classical monoaminergic hypothesis to other mechanisms and molecules, which seem to be involved in depression, including the inflammation theory, immunological aspects, hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, oxidative stress status and lately oxytocin. Thus, the importance of oxytocin in psychiatry is increasing and many recent studies have been discussing the possible relevance of oxytocin in most of the psychiatric disorders, including depression. Furthermore, the latest studies

brought to attention the notion that oxytocin might be involved in many mechanisms of importance in depressive disorders. These include its solid connections both with neurotransmitters and the clinical markers relevant for depression, such as affected sleep and sexual functions, appetite loss, cognitive impairment or suicidal behavior. In this context, the present paper reviews the current knowledge on the connection between oxytocin and depression.
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Oxytocin Depression Neurotransmitters

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