Oxytocin and vasopressin in the medial amygdala differentially modulate approach and avoidance behavior toward illness-related social odor

This study shows an essential role of OT and AVP receptors, especially type 1a, in the MeA in regulating approach/avoidance behaviors, respectively, in social odorant communication.

Arakawa, H., Arakawa, K. & Deak, T. Oxytocin and vasopressin in the medial amygdala differentially modulate approach and avoidance behavior toward illness-related social odor. Neuroscience 171, 1141-1151 (2010). URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2010.10.013.  http://www.citeulike.org/user/HEIRS/article/7974328