Article is published in Chinese, so abstract is only available. Oxytocin has antagonistic effects peripherally versus centrally. But, oxytocin appears to play role in ejaculation, detumescence and refractory phase in men.
study finds oxytocin receptor encoding errors in those with autism. Oxytocin has been suggested to be involved in autism. This study points to the receptors as a potential problem.
small study of oxytocin in children with autism. Shows that oxytocin provided benefit in social interaction/function. This study actually correlated MRI and salivary changes with the improve social function.
Estrogen upregulates OT and OT receptor (OTR) production
testosterone promotes both OTR binding in the hypothalamus (Johnson et al., 1991) as well as production of AVP (Delville et al., 1996), which has many opponent actions to OT
men and women show differences in plasma OT levels