oxytocin neuron activity¶

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Summary¶

Oxytocin neurons directly modulate VTA dopamine neurons, increasing dopamine release in nucleus accumbens during social interaction. Social isolation inhibits oxytocin neuron activity, disrupting the reward pathway.

Timeline¶

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

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• INHIBITS: social isolation
  Social isolation inhibits oxytocin neuron activity 📅 Valid since: 2026-02-04 📚 Mentioned in 1 episode(s)

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Last updated: 2026-02-04