Oxytocin in metabolic homeostasis: implications for obesity and diabetes management.

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This review suggests that oxytocin—a brain hormone involved in appetite, metabolism, and insulin regulation—may play a role in obesity and diabetes, which is especially relevant for some individuals with 16p11.2 syndromes, as it supports ongoing research into hormone‑based or metabolism‑targeted treatments that families can discuss with their care teams as potential future options.