Social Cognition and Oxytocin in Huntington’s Disease: New Insights

Social Cognition and Oxytocin in Huntington’s Disease: New Insights

This study is aimed at relating social cognition in Huntington’s Disease (HD) to plasma levels of the social hormone oxytocin (OT). Indeed, HD patients commonly display reduced social skills and OT is involved in bonding behavior and improved recognition of facial emotions. Twelve mild-sym...

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Main Authors: Elisa Unti, Sonia Mazzucchi, Daniela Frosini, Cristina Pagni, Gloria Tognoni, Lionella Palego, Laura Betti, Fabiana Miraglia, Gino Giannaccini, Roberto Ceravolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
Huntington’s Disease
oxytocin plasma levels
social cognition
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/8/9/161

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