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Oxytocin Receptor

Known as: Receptors, Oxytocin, Receptor, Oxytocin, Receptors, Oxytocin [Chemical/Ingredient] 
Cell surface proteins that bind oxytocin with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes which influence the behavior of cells. Oxytocin… 
National Institutes of Health

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Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
Oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) is related to psychological resources
Psychological resources—optimism, mastery, and self-esteem—buffer the deleterious effects of stress and are predictors of… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
Oxytocin receptor antagonists for inhibiting preterm labour.
To the Editor: The Cochrane Collaboration is a respected organization with a justifiable reputation for publishing evidencebased… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Minireview: rapid glucocorticoid signaling via membrane-associated receptors.
Glucocorticoids are secreted into the systemic circulation from the adrenal cortex and initiate a broad range of actions… 
Review
2003
Review
2003
The role of oxytocin in parturition
Oxytocin and the oxytocin receptor have two important roles in labour. Evidence in all mammalian species suggests that… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
Oxytocin, motherhood and bonding
Release of the peptide hormone oxytocin in the brain has been shown to influence both maternal, sexual and social bonding… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Oxytocin releases atrial natriuretic peptide by combining with oxytocin receptors in the heart.
Previous studies indicated that the central nervous system induces release of the cardiac hormone atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Cholesterol as modulator of receptor function.
The modulatory effect of cholesterol on the function of two structurally related peptide receptors, the oxytocin receptor and the… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Alteration of the myometrial plasma membrane cholesterol content with beta-cyclodextrin modulates the binding affinity of the oxytocin receptor.
To investigate the effect of cholesterol on the oxytocin receptor function in myometrial membranes, we developed a new method to… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Molecular cloning and functional expression of a cDNA encoding the human V1b vasopressin receptor.
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Correlation between oxytocin receptor concentration and responsiveness to oxytocin in pregnant rat myometrium: effects of ovarian steroids.
Marked changes in the uterine binding of oxytocin (OT) occur in rats at the time of parturition or after treatment of… 
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