Combinatorial Oxytocin Neuropharmacology in Social Cognition

Publication date: Available online 14 November 2019Source: Trends in Cognitive SciencesAuthor(s): Siqi Fan, Hannah Weinberg-Wolf, Matthew Piva, Olga Dal Monte, Steve W.C. ChangThe efficacy and reliability of using intranasal oxytocin (OT) to clinically enhance social functions remains undependable. We discuss the potential benefit of concurrent administration of OT and naloxone (NAL) to robustly modulate social behavior. We further suggest that combinatorial neuropharmacology approaches should exploit the interactions between OT and serotonin to regulate social functions.

Source: Trends in Cognitive Sciences - November 16, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research