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. 2022 Apr 29;13:864007. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.864007

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Immune functions of oxytocin. Oxytocin acts peripherally on immune cells, immune organs (thymus, spleen, bone marrow), and centrally on the nervous system to modulate its immunogenic effects. ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone; HSCs, hematopoietic stem cells; Ig, Immunoglobulin; IL, interleukin; MPO, myeloperoxidase; PPAR-γ, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma; PVN, paraventricular nucleus; SON, supraoptic nucleus; TSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone. Other annotations are the same as Figure 1 [Figure originates and adapted from articles (57–59)]. Up arrow (↑) symbol indicates increase, whereas down (↓) arrow symbol indicates decrease in the effect mentioned.