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. 2023 Feb 24;14:1066. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-36641-7

Fig. 7. Two distinct ParvOT neuronal populations promote analgesia via release of OT in the vlPAG and in the blood and spinal cord.

Fig. 7

We hypothesize that two parallel parvOT pathways are activated by pathological, painful stimuli. Both pathways release OT in various brain regions and the periphery which then leads to a reduction in nociception.