Other Names: Mesotocin
Mesotocin is an avian homolog of oxytocin. It is reported to promote flocking behavior in zebra finches. Administered centrally, it inhibits feeding behaiviorin chicks and induces preening and wing flapping. Mesotocin is reported to be involved in the sexual and aggresive behaviors of the brown anole lizard. Goodson, JL; et al., Science, 325, 862, (2009); Masunari, K; et al., Reg. Peptides, 187, 1 (2013); Kabelik, D; Magruder, DS., Biol. Lett., 10, 21040566, published 27 August, 2014.
M.W.: 1007.2


