Exogenous and evoked oxytocin restores social behavior in the Cntnap2 mouse model of autism
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Authors
Olga Peñagarikano
Olga Peñagarikano•María Lázaro•Daniel Geschwind
Published
January 21, 2015
Abstract
Mice carrying a genetic mutation that causes autistic symptoms show improved sociability after being treated with oxytocin, a hormone promoting mothering and trust.
