Association between oxytocin receptor gene polymorphisms and self-rated 'empathic concern' in schizophrenia.

The nonapeptide oxytocin (OXT) and its receptor (OXTR) have been implicated in social cognition, empathy, emotion and stress regulation in humans. Previous studies reported associations between OXT and OXTR genetic polymorphisms and risk for disorders characterized by impaired socio-emotional functi...

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Published in:	PLoS ONE
Main Authors:	Christiane Montag, Eva-Maria Brockmann, Anja Lehmann, Daniel J Müller, Dan Rujescu, Jürgen Gallinat
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Online Access:	http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3527477?pdf=render