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World J Psychiatry. Apr 19, 2026; 16(4): 115109
Published online Apr 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.115109
Published online Apr 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.115109
Figure 1 Neurobiological sequelae of early-life stress.
ELS: Early-life stress; HPA: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal; CRF: Corticotropin-releasing factor; ACTH: Adrenocorticotropic hormone.
Figure 2 Multi-level protective mechanisms of oxytocin intervention.
GR: Glucocorticoid receptor; HPA: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal; BDNF: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor; CRF: Corticotropin-releasing factor; ACTH: Adrenocorticotropic hormone.
- Citation: Zhang Y, Wang S, Hei MY. Attenuating neuropsychiatric disorders of early-life stress: The protective role of oxytocin. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(4): 115109
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i4/115109.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v16.i4.115109
