Central to this regulation are vagal oxytocin receptors (VORs), which are located along vagal afferent and efferent fibers and within brainstem nuclei such as the nucleus tractus solitarius and dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus.
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vagal oxytocin receptors
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Vagal oxytocin receptors are presented as central regulators of gastrointestinal motility, satiety, and energy homeostasis within the gut-brain axis.
Vagal oxytocin receptors are described as integrating hormonal, microbial, and stress-related cues and interacting with GLP-1, CCK, and nesfatin-1 systems.
The review proposes vagal oxytocin receptors as promising therapeutic targets in dysphagia, obesity, and functional gastrointestinal disorders.
The review identifies translational challenges and limited understanding of vagal oxytocin receptor function in humans.