Inhibition of oxytocin neurons during key periods of development has long-term behavioural and body composition effects.
Fabienne Schaller, Marie-Sophie Alifrangis, Pierre-Yves Barelle, Catarina Santos, Roman Tyzio, Alessandra Bertoni, Felix Omnes, Yasmine Belaïdouni, Francesca Bader, Emilie Pallesi‐Pocachard, Jean‐Luc Gaïarsa, Sébastien G. Bouret, Françoise Muscatelli
This study inhibits oxytocin neurons during different developmental stages in mice, revealing long-term behavioral and metabolic effects depending on timing and sex.
Molecular Autism · Sep 9, 2026Peer-reviewedNeuroscience