Handbook of Oxytocin Research

Preface; Oxytocin & Vasopressin in Stress & Stress-Related Diseases: Yin/Yang Counterpairs or Substitutes?; Analytical Methods for the Quantitative Determination of Oxytocin; Evolutionary Aspects of Molecular Forms & Biological Functions of Oxytocin Family Peptides; Neonatal Effects of Oxytocin: Development & Organizational; The Role of Oxytocin in the Anticipatory & Consummatory Phases of Male Rat Sexual Behaviour; The effects of oestrogen on oxytocin synthesis & release & oxytocin receptor expression^; Oxytocin in the Pathophysiology of Prostate Cancer; The Functional 'Menage a Trois' of Oxytocin, Ion Channels & Calcium Signaling; Oxytocin & Classical Transmitter Release In The Olfactory Bulb During Vaginocervical Stimulation Enhances Social Recognition Memory; Oxytocin & Gonadotrophin Secretion in Women; Oxytocin Effects on Aversive Memories in Rats: Peripheral Mediation by Glucocorticoids & Central Integration by Muscarinic M4 Receptors; Oxytocin & its Effects on the Gastrointestinal Tract; Oxytocin & Cardiovascular System; Oxytocin: Non-classic Effects & Influence on Haemostasis System; Oxytocin: Involvement in Feeding Inhibitory Mechanisms Revisited; Is Circulating Insulin-Regulated Aminopeptidase (oxytocinase) during Pregnancy Restricted to Humans?; Fast Conventional Fmoc Synthesis of Oxytocin using HCTU; Index.