Professor Colin Brown

Brown, C. H. (2016). Magnocellular neurons and posterior pituitary function. In D. M. Pollock (Ed.), Comprehensive physiology (Vol. 6). (pp. 1701-1741). American Physiological Society. doi: 10.1002/cphy.c150053

Chapter in Book - Research

Brown, C. H., Han, S. Y., Moaddab, M., Scott, V., & Schwenke, D. O. (2015). Peptidergic control of oxytocin and vasopressin neurons and its role in reproduction and hypertension-associated plasticity. In W. E. Armstrong & J. G. Tasker (Eds.), Neurophysiology of neuroendocrine neurons. (pp. 63-84). Chichester, UK: Wiley Blackwell. doi: 10.1002/9781118606803.ch3

Chapter in Book - Research

Brown, C. H. (2005). Autocrine modulation of excitability by dendritic peptide release from magnocellular neurosecretory cells. In M. Ludwig (Ed.), Dendritic neurotransmitter release. (pp. 223-237). New York: Kluwer Academic.

Chapter in Book - Research

Roper, P., Brown, C. H., Bourque, C. W., & Armstrong, W. E. (2005). Autoregulation of bursting of AVP neurons of the rat hypothalamus. In S. Coombes & P. C. Bressloff (Eds.), Bursting: The genesis of rhythm in the nervous system. (pp. 49-88). Singapore: World Scientific.

Chapter in Book - Research

Kumar, S. S., Bouwer, G. T., Jackson, M. K., Perkinson, M. R., McDonald, F. J., Brown, C. H., & Augustine, R. A. (2023). Kisspeptin neuron projections to oxytocin neurons are not necessary for parturition in the mouse. Brain Structure & Function, 228, 1535-1548. doi: 10.1007/s00429-023-02670-7

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Abbasi, M., Augustine, R. A., Iremonger, K. J., & Brown, C. H. (2022). Central kisspeptin does not affect ERK1/2 or p38 phosphorylation in oxytocin neurons of late-pregnant rats. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(14), 7729. doi: 10.3390/ijms23147729

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Abbasi, M., Perkinson, M. R., Seymour, A. J., Piet, R., Campbell, R. E., Iremonger, K. J., & Brown, C. H. (2022). Local kisspeptin excitation of rat oxytocin neurones in late pregnancy. Journal of Physiology, 600(7), 1753-1770. doi: 10.1113/jp282531

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Brown, E. F., Fronius, M., & Brown, C. H. (2022). Vasopressin regulation of maternal body fluid balance in pregnancy and lactation: A role for TRPV channels? Molecular & Cellular Endocrinology, 558, 111764. doi: 10.1016/j.mce.2022.111764

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Perkinson, M. R., Kirchner, M. K., Zhang, M., Augustine, R. A., Stern, J. E., & Brown, C. H. (2022). α-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone inhibition of oxytocin neurons switches to excitation in late pregnancy and lactation. Physiological Reports, 10, e15226. doi: 10.14814/phy2.15226

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Li, T., Jia, S.-W., Hou, D., Liu, X., Li, D., Liu, Y., … Brown, C. H., & Wang, Y.-F. (2021). Intranasal oxytocin restoration of maternal behavior and oxytocin neuronal activity in the supraoptic nucleus in rat dams with pre-labor cesarean delivery. Neuroscience, 468, 235-246. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2021.06.020

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Nair, B. B., Khant Aung, Z., Porteous, R., Prescott, M., Glendining, K. A., Jenkins, D. E., Augustine, R. A., Silva, M. S. B., Yip, S. H., Bouwer, G. T., Brown, C. H., Jasoni, C. L., Campbell, R. E., Bunn, S. J., Anderson, G. M., Grattan, D. R., Herbison, A. E., & Iremonger, K. J. (2021). Impact of chronic variable stress on neuroendocrine hypothalamus and pituitary in male and female C57BL/6J mice. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 33, e12972. doi: 10.1111/jne.12972

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Perkinson, M., Augustine, R. A., Bouwer, G. T., Brown, E. F., Cheong, I., Seymour, A. J., Fronius, M., & Brown, C. H. (2021). Plasticity in intrinsic excitability of hypothalamic magnocellular neurosecretory neurons in late-pregnant and lactating rats. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(13), 7140. doi: 10.3390/ijms22137140

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Roy, R. K., Althammer, F., Seymour, A. J., Du, W., Biancardi, V. C., Hamm, J. P., … Brown, C. H., & Stern, J. E. (2021). Inverse neurovascular coupling contributes to positive feedback excitation of vasopressin neurons during a systemic homeostatic challenge. Cell Reports, 37(5), 109925. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2021.109925

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Sethi, S., Augustine, R. A., Bouwer, G. T., Perkinson, M. R., Cheong, I., Bussey, C. T., Schwenke, D. O., Brown, C. H., & Lamberts, R. R. (2021). Increased neuronal activation in sympathoregulatory regions of the brain and spinal cord in type 2 diabetic rats. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 33, e13016. doi: 10.1111/jne.13016

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Roy, R. K., Augustine, R. A., Brown, C. H., & Schwenke, D. O. (2019). Acute myocardial infarction activates magnocellular vasopressin and oxytocin neurons. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 31, e12808. doi: 10.1111/jne.12808

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Korpal, A. K., Brown, C. H., & Schwenke, D. O. (2018). Assessing the role of hypothalamic microglia and blood vessel disruption in the development of angiotensin II-dependent hypertension in Cyp1a1-Ren2 rats. Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology, 470(6), 883-895. doi: 10.1007/s00424-018-2128-x

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Korpal, A. K., Han, S. Y., Schwenke, D. O., & Brown, C. H. (2018). A switch from GABA inhibition to excitation of vasopressin neurones exacerbates the development angiotensin II-dependent hypertension. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 30(8), e12564. doi: 10.1111/jne.12564

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Roy, R. K., Augustine, R. A., Brown, C. H., & Schwenke, D. O. (2018). Activation of oxytocin neurons in the paraventricular nucleus drives cardiac sympathetic nerve activation following myocardial infarction in rats. Communications Biology, 1, 160. doi: 10.1038/s42003-018-0169-5

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Augustine, R. A., Ladyman, S. R., Bouwer, G. T., Alyousif, Y., Sapsford, T. J., Scott, V., Kokay, I. C., Grattan, D. R., & Brown, C. H. (2017). Prolactin regulation of oxytocin neurone activity in pregnancy and lactation. Journal of Physiology, 595(11), 3591-3605. doi: 10.1113/jp273712

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Seymour, A. J., Scott, V., Augustine, R. A., Bouwer, G. T., Campbell, R. E., & Brown, C. H. (2017). Development of an excitatory kisspeptin projection to the oxytocin system in late pregnancy. Journal of Physiology, 595(3), 825-838. doi: 10.1113/jp273051

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Augustine, R. A., Bouwer, G. T., Seymour, A. J., Grattan, D. R., & Brown, C. H. (2016). Reproductive regulation of gene expression in the hypothalamic supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 28(4). doi: 10.1111/jne.12350

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Kim, J. S., Brown, C. H., & Anderson, G. M. (2016). Anti-opioid effects of RFRP-3 on magnocellular neuron activity in morphine-naïve and morphine-treated female rats. Endocrinology, 157(10), 4003-4011. doi: 10.1210/en.2016-1374

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Ladyman, S. R., Augustine, R. A., Scherf, E., Phillipps, H. R., Brown, C. H., & Grattan, D. R. (2016). Attenuated hypothalamic responses to α-melanocyte stimulating hormone during pregnancy in the rat. Journal of Physiology, 594(4), 1087-1101. doi: 10.1113/jp271605

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Royo, J. M., Brown, C. H., Leng, G., & MacGregor, D. J. (2016). Oxytocin neurones: Intrinsic mechanisms governing the regularity of spiking activity. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 28(4). doi: 10.1111/jne.12358

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Choe, K. Y., Han, S. Y., Gaub, P., Shell, B., Voisin, D. L., Knapp, B. A., … Brown, C. H., … Bourque, C. W. (2015). High salt intake increases blood pressure via BDNF-mediated downregulation of KCC2 and impaired baroreflex inhibition of vasopressin neurons. Neuron, 85(3), 549-560. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2014.12.048

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Han, S. Y., Bouwer, G. T., Seymour, A. J., Korpal, A. K., Schwenke, D. O., & Brown, C. H. (2015). Induction of hypertension blunts baroreflex inhibition of vasopressin neurons in the rat. European Journal of Neuroscience, 42(9), 2690-2698. doi: 10.1111/ejn.13062

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Moaddab, M., Hyland, B. I., & Brown, C. H. (2015). Oxytocin enhances the expression of morphine-induced conditioned place preference in rats. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 53, 159-169. doi: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2015.01.003

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Moaddab, M., Hyland, B. I., & Brown, C. H. (2015). Oxytocin excites nucleus accumbens shell neurons in vivo. Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience, 68, 323-330. doi: 10.1016/j.mcn.2015.08.013

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Han, S. Y., Gray, E., Hughes, G., Brown, C. H., & Schwenke, D. O. (2014). Increased sympathetic drive during the onset of hypertension in conscious Cyp1a1-Ren2 rats. Pflügers Archiv: European Journal of Physiology, 466(3), 459-466. doi: 10.1007/s00424-013-1338-5

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Joe, N., Scott, V., & Brown, C. H. (2014). Glial regulation of extrasynaptic NMDA receptor-mediated excitation of supraoptic nucleus neurons during dehydration. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 26(1), 35-42. doi: 10.1111/jne.12121

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Brown, C. H., Bains, J. S., Ludwig, M., & Stern, J. E. (2013). Physiological regulation of magnocellular neurosecretory cell activity: Integration of intrinsic, local and afferent mechanisms. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 25(8), 678-710. doi: 10.1111/jne.12051

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Scott, V., & Brown, C. H. (2013). Beyond the GnRH axis: Kisspeptin regulation of the oxytocin system in pregnancy and lactation. Advances in Experimental Medicine & Biology, 784, 201-218. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4614-6199-9_10

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Tasker, J. G., Oliet, S. H. R., Bains, J. S., Brown, C. H., & Stern, J. E. (2012). Glial regulation of neuronal function: From synapse to systems physiology. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 24(4), 566-576. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2826.2011.02259.x

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Bull, P. M., Russell, J. A., Scott, V., & Brown, C. H. (2011). Apamin increases post-spike excitability of supraoptic nucleus neurons in anaesthetized morphine-naïve rats and morphine-dependent rats: Consequences for morphine withdrawal excitation. Experimental Brain Research, 212(4), 517-528. doi: 10.1007/s00221-011-2759-z

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Fleming, T. M., Scott, V., Naskar, K., Joe, N., Brown, C. H., & Stern, J. E. (2011). State-dependent changes in astrocyte regulation of extrasynaptic NMDA receptor signalling in neurosecretory neurons. Journal of Physiology, 589(16), 3929-3941. doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.2011.207340

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Ruan, M., Russell, J. A., & Brown, C. H. (2011). Acute morphine administration and withdrawal from chronic morphine increase afterdepolarization amplitude in rat supraoptic nucleus neurons in hypothalamic explants. Neuropharmacology, 61, 789-797. doi: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2011.05.025

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Scott, V., & Brown, C. H. (2011). Kisspeptin activation of supraoptic nucleus neurons in Vivo. Endocrinology, 152(10), 3862-3870. doi: 10.1210/en.2011-1181

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Scott, V., & Brown, C. H. (2010). State-dependent plasticity in vasopressin neurones: Dehydration-induced changes inactivity patterning. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 22(5), 343-354. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2826.2010.01961.x

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Ruan, M., & Brown, C. H. (2009). Feedback inhibition of action potential discharge by endogenous adenosine enhancement of the medium afterhyperpolarization. Journal of Physiology, 587(Pt 5), 1043-1056. doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.2008.167239

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Scott, V., Bishop, V. R., Leng, G., & Brown, C. H. (2009). Dehydration-induced modulation of κ-opioid inhibition of vasopressin neurone activity. Journal of Physiology, 587(23), 5679-5689. doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.2009.180232

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Brown, C. H., Brunton, P. J., & Russell, J. A. (2008). Rapid estradiol-17β modulation of opioid actions on the electrical and secretory activity of rat oxytocin neurons in vivo. Neurochemical Research, 33(4), 614-623.

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Brown, C. H., Ruan, M., Scott, V., Tobin, V. A., & Ludwig, M. (2008). Multi-factorial somato-dendritic regulation of phasic spike discharge in vasopressin neurons. Progress in Brain Research, 170, 219-228.

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Leng, G., Brown, C., Sabatier, N., & Scott, V. (2008). Population dynamics in vasopressin cells. Neuroendocrinology, 88(3), 160-172.

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Brown, C. H., & Grattan, D. R. (2007). Does maternal oxytocin protect the fetal brain? Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, 18(6), 225-226.

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Brown, C. H., Scott, V., Ludwig, M., Leng, G., & Bourque, C. W. (2007). Somatodendritic dynorphin release: Orchestrating activity patterns of vasopressin neurons. Biochemical Society Transactions, 35(5), 1236-1242.

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Brown, C. H., & Bourque, C. W. (2006). Mechanisms of rhythmogenesis: Insights from hypothalamic vasopressin neurons. Trends in Neurosciences, 29(2), 108-115.

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Brown, C. H., Leng, G., Ludwig, M., & Bourque, C. W. (2006). Endogenous activation of supraoptic nucleus κ-opioid receptors terminates spontaneous phasic bursts in rat magnocellular neurosecretory cells. Journal of Neurophysiology, 95, 3235-3244.

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Bull, P. M., Brown, C. H., Russell, J. A., & Ludwig, M. (2006). Activity-dependent feedback modulation of spike patterning of supraoptic nucleus neurons by endogenous adenosine. American Journal of Physiology: Regulatory, Integrative & Comparative Physiology, 291, R83-R90. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00744.2005

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Brown, C. H., Stern, J. E., Jackson, K. L. M., Bull, P. M., Leng, G., & Russell, J. A. (2005). Morphine withdrawal increases intrinsic excitability of oxytocin neurons in morphine-dependent rats. European Journal of Neuroscience, 21, 501-512.

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Brown, C. (2004). Rhythmogenesis in vasopressin cells. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 16, 727-739.

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Brown, C., & Bourque, C. W. (2004). Autocrine feedback inhibition of plateau potentials terminates phasic bursts in magnocellular neurosecretory cells of the rat supraoptic nucleus. Journal of Physiology, 557(3), 949-960.

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Brown, C., & Russell, J. A. (2004). Cellular mechanisms underlying neuronal excitability during morphine withdrawal in physical dependence: Lessons from the magnocellular oxytocin system. Stress, 7(2), 97-107.

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Brown, C., Bull, P. M., & Bourque, C. W. (2004). Phasic bursts in rat magnocellular neurosecretory cells are not intrinsically regenerative in vivo. European Journal of Neuroscience, 19, 2977-2983.

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Brown, C., Ludwig, M., & Leng, G. (2004). Temporal dissociation of the feedback effects of dendritically co-released peptides on rhythmogenesis in vasopressin cells. Neuroscience, 124, 105-111.

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Engelmann, M., Bull, P. M., Brown, C., Landgraf, R., Horn, T. F. W., Singewald, N., … Wotjak, C. T. (2004). GABA selectively controls the secretory activity of oxytocin neurons in the rat supraoptic nucleus. European Journal of Neuroscience, 19, 601-608.

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Johnstone, L. E., Leng, G., & Brown, C. (2004). Effects of neurotensin on the organization of activity in supraoptic nucleus cells in virgin and lactating rats. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 16, 605-611.

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Sabatier, N., Brown, C., Ludwig, M., & Leng, G. (2004). Phasic spike patterning in rat supraoptic neurones in vivo and in vitro. Journal of Physiology, 558(1), 161-180.

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Bull, P. M., Ludwig, M., Blackburn-Munro, G. J., Delgado-Cohen, H., Brown, C., & Russell, J. A. (2003). The role of nitric oxide in morphine dependence and withdrawal excitation of rat oxytocin neurons. European Journal of Neuroscience, 18, 2545-2551.

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Doi, N., Brown, C., Delgado Cohen, H., Leng, G., & Russell, J. A. (2001). Effects of the endogenous opioid peptide, endomorphin 1, on supraoptic nucleus oxytocin and vasopressin neurones in vivo and in vitro. British Journal of Pharmacology, 132, 1136-1144.

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Leng, G., Brown, C., & et al (2001). Responses of magnocellular neurons to osmotic stimulation involves coactivation of excitatory and inhibitory input: An experimental and theoretical analysis. Journal of Neuroscience, 21(17), 6967-6977.

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Blackburn-Munro, G., Brown, C., Neumann, I. D., Landgraf, R., & Russell, J. A. (2000). Verapamil prevents withdrawal excitation of oxytocin neurones in morphine-dependent rats. Neuropharmacology, 39, 1596-1607.

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Brown, C., & Leng, G. (2000). In vivo modulation of post-spike excitability in vasopressin cells by κ-opioid receptor activation. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 12, 711-714.

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Brown, C., Johnstone, L. E., Murphy, N. P., Leng, G., & Russell, J. A. (2000). Local injection of pertussis toxin attenuates morphine withdrawal excitation of rat supraoptic nucleus neurones. Brain Research Bulletin, 52(2), 115-121.

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Johnstone, L. E., Brown, C., & et al (2000). Local morphine withdrawal increases c-fos gene, Fos protein, and oxytocin gene expression in hypothalamic magnocellular neurosecretory cells. Journal of Neuroscience, 20(3), 1272-1280.

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Russell, J. A., Brown, C., & Leng, G. (2000). Opioid modulation of magnocellular neurosecretory cell activity. Neuroscience Research, 36, 97-120.

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Perkinson, M. R., Kim, J. S., Iremonger, K. J., & Brown, C. H. (2021). Visualising oxytocin neurone activity in vivo: The key to unlocking central regulation of parturition and lactation [Invited review]. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 33, e13012. doi: 10.1111/jne.13012

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Brown, C. H., Ludwig, M., Tasker, J. G., & Stern, J. E. (2020). Somato-dendritic vasopressin and oxytocin secretion in endocrine and autonomic regulation. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 32, e12856. doi: 10.1111/jne.12856

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Zhang, L., Vaudry, D., Brown, C. H., & Eiden, L. E. (2019). Regulatory peptides in neuroscience and endocrinology: A new era begins. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 10, 793. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00793

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Augustine, R. A., Seymour, A. J., Campbell, R. E., Grattan, D. R., & Brown, C. H. (2018). Integrative neurohumoral regulation of oxytocin neurone activity in pregnancy and lactation. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 30(8), e12569. doi: 10.1111/jne.12569

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