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ArticleMethods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)2022

The Current Status of Drug Discovery for the Oxytocin Receptor.

Philippe E Nashar, Aidan A Whitfield, Jiri Mikusek, Tristan A Reekie

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Article in Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.), 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Philippe E NasharResearch School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia.
Aidan A WhitfieldResearch School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia.
Jiri MikusekResearch School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia.
Tristan A ReekieResearch School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia. tristan.reekie@sydney.edu.au.
Australian National University · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The oxytocin receptor plays a significant role in peripheral regulation of parturition and lactation. Given this important role, multiple drug discovery programs have been conducted to develop agonists and antagonists for peripheral activity. The role of the oxytocin receptor in the central nervous system is also significant, promoting social interaction, trust, and empathy in humans. As such, molecules that can access the central nervous system and target the oxytocin receptor are of significant interest. Due to the role of the oxytocin receptor in regulating social function and psychological well-being, agonists of this receptor have considerable promise for the treatment of numerous neuropsychiatric conditions. The poor pharmacokinetic properties and blood-brain barrier penetration of peptide-based molecules means nonpeptide compounds have more commonly been the focus for central nervous system activity. This chapter aims to summarize the current standing of peptide and nonpeptide drug discovery for antagonists and agonists of the oxytocin receptor and focusses on centrally active nonpeptidic agonists.

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Drug DiscoveryBlood-Brain BarrierCentral Nervous SystemFemaleHumansOxytocinReceptors, OxytocinOxytocinReceptors, OxytocinAgonistAntagonistOxytocinOxytocin receptorPeptideSmall moleculeVasopressin

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