Effects of apomorphine on mating behavior, flank marking and aggression in male hamsters

Hyer, Molly M.; Rycek, Laura M.; Floody, Owen R.

doi:10.1016/j.pbb.2012.02.019

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“…In contrast to urine-marking, flank-marking has been used to characterize social rank in male hamsters, 53,60,62,[160][161][162] female hamsters, 52,61 and male gerbils. 121 Flank-marking involves the rubbing of an animal's dorsolateral flank glands on objects and/or areas within their environment.…”

Section: Scent-markingmentioning

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“…121 Flank-marking involves the rubbing of an animal's dorsolateral flank glands on objects and/or areas within their environment. 161 As such, this behavior is typically scored as the total number of flank-marks exhibited by each subject during social interaction, 61,62 when placed in an open field, 121 or when placed in the empty, dirty homecage of a conspecific. 52,161 It has been consistently demonstrated that male and female hamsters and male gerbils that exhibit the most flank-marks are also dominant in agonistic encounters.…”

Section: Scent-markingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…161 As such, this behavior is typically scored as the total number of flank-marks exhibited by each subject during social interaction, 61,62 when placed in an open field, 121 or when placed in the empty, dirty homecage of a conspecific. 52,161 It has been consistently demonstrated that male and female hamsters and male gerbils that exhibit the most flank-marks are also dominant in agonistic encounters. Notably, while female gerbils also possess flank glands, they appear to use scent-marking behavior not to communicate dominance, but rather as a means to defend the nest during gestation and lactation, 163 a finding suggesting that while flank-marking is a useful measure for social dominance in male and female hamsters and male gerbils, this assay would not be useful in assessing dominance for female gerbils.…”

Section: Scent-markingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In contrast to urine‐marking, flank‐marking has been used to characterize social rank in male hamsters, 53,60,62,160‐162 female hamsters, 52,61 and male gerbils 121 . Flank‐marking involves the rubbing of an animal's dorsolateral flank glands on objects and/or areas within their environment 161 . As such, this behavior is typically scored as the total number of flank‐marks exhibited by each subject during social interaction, 61,62 when placed in an open field, 121 or when placed in the empty, dirty homecage of a conspecific 52,161 .…”

Section: Scent‐markingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The motivation to engage in social behaviors is influenced by past experience and internal state, but also depends on the behavior of other animals. Across species, the oxytocin (Oxt) and vasopressin (Avp) systems have consistently been linked to the modulation of motivated social behaviors. However, how they interact with other systems, such as the mesolimbic dopamine system, remains understudied. Further, while the neurobiological mechanisms that regulate prosocial/cooperative behaviors have been extensively examined, far less is understood about competitive behaviors, particularly in females. In this chapter, we highlight the specific contributions of Oxt and Avp to several cooperative and competitive behaviors and discuss their relevance to the concept of social motivation across species, including humans. Further, we discuss the implications for neuropsychiatric diseases and suggest future areas of investigation.

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Effects of apomorphine on mating behavior, flank marking and aggression in male hamsters

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References 56 publications

Manifestations of domination: Assessments of social dominance in rodents

Manifestations of domination: Assessments of social dominance in rodents

Oxytocin, Vasopressin, and the Motivational Forces that Drive Social Behaviors

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