New research has discovered the role of oxytocin in social bonding, fear responses and facial cue recognition by use of oxytocin in the forebrain (Knobloch, 2012). Knobloch further states that there is a strong anxiolytic effects in the central nucleus of the amygdala from the introduction of oxytocin into the system. The administration of oxytocin into the body has created challenges as it is difficult to get across the blood-brain barrier, a central OT release must be administered. The blood-brain barrier does not allow the oxytocin to reenter the brain once it has been released.
Verio, 2010 makes note that there are species specific distribution of oxytocin receptors located throughout the brain and its structures. Some of these areas include
Verio, 2010 makes note that there are species specific distribution of oxytocin receptors located throughout the brain and its structures. Some of these areas include