Many studies have focused on the role of arginine vasopressin (AVP ... which is involved in regulating maternal behaviour. Indeed, levels of AVPR were increased in the MPOA of lactating rats ...

Vasopressin is responsible for maintaining the normal balance of fluids around cells, referred to as tonicity. If fluid levels become low, the blood will become more concentrated. In response ...

While cortisol levels did not significantly differ between groups, the ratio of vasopressin to oxytocin was particularly effective at distinguishing PTSD patients from the non-traumatized individuals.