关键词: 多巴胺, 加压素, 催产素, 肾上腺皮质素, 单配制, 田鼠, Pair bond

Abstract: The neurobiology of monogamous social organization can be studied by laboratory examination of social bonding. In this review , we discuss how the monogamous prairie vole (Microtus ochrogaster) has been used as a model system to provide tremendous insight into the neural regulation of pair bond formation. Neuroanatomical differences between monogamous and non-monogamous voles , as well as how neurochemical manipulations affect pair bond formation are reviewed. In addition , interactions among neurochemical systems that regulate pair bond formation and the extent of sexual dimorphism associated with pair bonding are discussed. Finally , we propose future directions for this line of research and explain why understanding the neural regulation of social bonding is important for human health.

Key words: Dopamine, Vasopressin, Oxytocin, Corticosterone, Monogamy, Vole, Pair bond