Contents


**Chapter 8 123** Animal Models in Myometrial Activity Research: Morphofunctional Features, Role of Oxytocin *by Naira G. Hunanyan, Knarik V. Kazaryan and Tatevik A. Piliposyan*

Preface

As a hormone, oxytocin is closely related to human social behavior, and it has been widely studied in the fields of biology, psychology, and sociology. In recent years, with the development of research on human social behavior, the relationship between oxytocin and social function has also attracted more and more attention. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the research on oxytocin and social function, including the relationship between oxytocin and human social behavior, the mechanism of oxytocin in regulating social function, and the application of oxytocin in improving social function. The book includes contributions from leading experts in the field of oxytocin research, as well as relevant research results and findings. This book will be of interest to researchers in biology, psychology, and sociology, as well as to people who are interested in human social behavior and want to learn more about the role of oxytocin in social function. We hope that this book will help readers deepen their understanding of oxytocin and its role in human social behavior, promote the research and application of oxytocin in the field of social function, and contribute to

Chapter 1 discusses the role of depolarization-induced oxytocin vs. vasopressin secretion in the absence of external calcium, and calcium release from ryanodine-sensitive internal stores as a significant physiological contributor to neuropeptide secretion from hypothalamic neurohypophysial system terminals. This has important therapeutic implications given that exogenous administration of oxytocin to children with autistic spectrum disorders has shown some success in improving social behavior and lessening

Chapter 2 outlines the current knowledge of oxytocin and epilepsy, including the potential mechanisms of oxytocin's antiepileptic effects, the limitations and challenges of clinical studies, and future research directions and implications. The chapter also discusses the broader impact of oxytocin research on understanding social behavior

Chapter 3 overviews studies of transcranial direct current stimulation on social cognition and discusses optimal brain regions to be targeted for ameliorating symptoms

Chapter 4 discusses the regulation of oxytocin on empathy and its neural mechanism. Empathy plays a vital role in social communication, and it is very important for establishing harmonious relationships, trust, and mutual understanding. Oxytocin can enhance emotional and cognitive empathy, as well as trust and cooperative behavior.

Chapter 5 discusses the oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms and event-related potentials in humans. It has been found that genetic variations of the oxytocin receptor significantly influence neural activity related to emotional and social processing,

improving human social behavior and social development.

anxiety.

and neurological disorders.

and cognitive disturbances of schizophrenia.

except for the early phases of face recognition.
