Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10301229 Hormones and Behavior 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Synthesis of ERα was blocked in the medial preoptic area (MPO) or medial amygdala (MEA). ► ERα blockade in the MPO significantly depressed male rat sexual behavior. ► ERα blockage in the MEA did not interfere with male rat sexual behavior. ► Estrogen acts differently in different regions of the brain.
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Sexual responses of the male rat medial preoptic area and medial amygdala to estrogen I: Site specific suppression of estrogen receptor alpha
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