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Neuropeptides influence expression of and capacity to form social bonds

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 September 2005

C. S. Carter ,
K. L. Bales  and
S. W. Porges
C. S. Carter*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, (MC 912), University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL60612http://www.psych.uic.edu/faculty/porges.htm
K. L. Bales*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of California, Davis, CA95616http://sandtiger.dbs.ucdavis.edu/facultyprofiles/anbehgg/displayfacultyprofile.cfm?researcherid=1966
S. W. Porges*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, (MC 912), University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL60612http://www.psych.uic.edu/faculty/porges.htm
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Abstract

In the present commentary we expand on two concepts relevant to understanding affliliative bonding. Differences and similarities between the functions and actions of oxytocin and vasopressin are difficult to study but may be critical to an understanding of mechanisms for social bonding. What is termed here a “trait of affiliation” may reflect in part the capacity of these same peptides to program the developing nervous system.

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Open Peer Commentary
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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 28 , Issue 3 , June 2005 , pp. 353 - 354
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2005

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