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A common polymorphism on the oxytocin receptor gene (rs2268498) and resting-state functional connectivity of amygdala subregions - A genetic imaging study.
NeuroImage - 1 Oct 2018
Zimmermann Julika, Deris Nadja, Montag Christian, Reuter Martin, Felten Andrea, Becker Benjamin, Weber Bernd, Markett Sebastian
Abstract excerpt
Across species, the neuropeptide oxytocin has been associated with affiliative and social approach behavior. It has been suggested to exert its effects by modulating neural circuitry underlying anxiety, affiliative motivation, and social salience. The present study aims to investigate differences in subregional amygdala resting-state connectivity in healthy adult carriers of different genotypes of the oxytocin...
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