The Biomaterial Relevance of Oxytocin in Some Zebrafish Studies

Abstract

Oxytocin is a nonapeptide hormone that is involved, besides its classical functions, in linking social signals with cognition, behaviors and reward. Also, it seems to have a critical role in the regulation of brain-mediated processes that are strongly relevant to many neuropsychiatric disorders. In this way, in the present paper we will try to describe the most important and modern aspects regarding the relevance of oxytocin administration in various animal models of neuropsychiatric disorders, as well as in human patients. Also, the relevance of zebrafish studies in this context will be extensively discussed.