maternal aggressive behavior

I. Involved cell types

Genes
Cell types
No. of supported studies
Group 1
AVPR1A
pericytesmooth muscle cell
4 studies
Group 2
AVP
hematopoietic stem cell
4 studies

II. Involved cell-cell interactions

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Interactors
Protein name
Directionality
Classification
1AVP-AVPR1ANEU2_HUMAN - V1AR_HUMANLigand-ReceptorSignaling by Vasopressin
2OXT-AVPR1ANEU1_HUMAN - V1AR_HUMANLigand-ReceptorSignaling by Oxytocin

III. Literature review

[source]
Namematernal aggressive behavior
IDGO_0002125
collection_id

Biological process

Exact synonym

maternal aggression

Description

Aggressive behavior of a female to protect her offspring from a threat.

Comment

Paternal aggression also exists. Serves to protect the offspring from intruders.

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Genes
AVPAVPR1AOXT