Oxytocin: Methods and Protocols

This detailed book explores techniques for further elucidating the peripheral and central roles of oxyin as well as techniques key to oxyin receptor—related drug discovery. The first set of chapters explore this neuropeptide’s peripheral and central effects, such as regulation of myometrial contraction, induction of cardioprotective effects, and the facilitation of pro—social behaviors. The book then continues by delving into a comprehensive pharmacological characterization of oxyin recepto...