Advances of oxytocin in anorexia nervosa
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-6554.2016.01.019
- VernacularTitle:催产素与神经性厌食
- Author:
Jingjie ZHANG
;
Jue CHEN
;
Weidong JI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Oxytocin;
Anorexia nervosa;
Eating disorder
- From:
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science
2016;25(1):90-94
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Anorexia Nervosa(AN),one kind of eating disorder charactered by abnormal eating patterns,low body weight,and weight and shape concerns,is an intractable psychiatric illness which has the highest mortality rates.The etiology of AN is complex,and the neurobiology mechanisms of AN remain unclear.Much of the research provided indications that the pathogenesis of AN is associated with the oxytocin (OT) functions.Summarizing the recent advances on OT in AN,a systematic review of OT research was conducted that it pertains to regulation of feeding,social activity,emotion and bone metabolism in AN.OT probably play an important role in the development and progression of AN.OT system disorder may be an state indicator rather than a trait indicator of AN.Because of the variety physiological effects and the complex effects on AN,OT has the potential applications,especially for the treatment of AN.
