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oxytocin

Type: Entity
Confidence: ★★★☆☆ Promising

Evidence Graph

Summary

Oxytocin directly modulates dopamine neurons in VTA, increases dopamine release in nucleus accumbens during social interactions. Creates positive feedback loop: social connection → oxytocin release → reward pathway activation → approach behavior. Social isolation inhibits oxytocin neuron activity.

Timeline

Added to Knowledge Graph: 2026-02-04 13:27 UTC
Valid Since: 2026-02-04
Valid Since: 2026-02-04
Valid Since: 2026-02-04

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Supports

  • INCREASES: dopamine release
    Oxytocin increases dopamine release in nucleus accumbens 📅 Valid since: 2026-02-04 📚 Mentioned in 1 episode(s)

  • MODULATES: VTA dopamine neurons
    Oxytocin directly modulates VTA dopamine neurons 📅 Valid since: 2026-02-04 📚 Mentioned in 1 episode(s)

  • MODULATES: dopamine neurons
    Oxytocin directly modulates dopamine neurons in the VTA 📅 Valid since: 2026-02-04 📚 Mentioned in 1 episode(s)

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Last updated: 2026-02-04