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Does trait anxiety influence effects of oxytocin on eye-blink startle reactivity? A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study

BACKGROUND: Previous research has demonstrated that the neuropeptide oxytocin modulates social behaviors and reduces anxiety. However, effects of oxytocin on startle reactivity, a well-validated measure of defense system activation related to fear and anxiety, have been inconsistent. Here we investi...

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Autores principales: Schumacher, Sonja, Oe, Misari, Wilhelm, Frank H., Rufer, Michael, Heinrichs, Markus, Weidt, Steffi, Moergeli, Hanspeter, Martin-Soelch, Chantal
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5754118/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29300752
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0190809