Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5846846 | Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Carvacrol induced a depressive-like phenotype in rats, depending on ovarian cyclicity. ⺠Carvacrol selectively reduced serotonin content in female rats in proestrus phase. ⺠Carvacrol reduced serotonin levels in areas belonging to the emotional circuit. ⺠Carvacrol reduced plasma estradiol levels only during the proestrus phase.
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Authors
L. Trabace, M. Zotti, M.G. Morgese, P. Tucci, M. Colaianna, S. Schiavone, P. Avato, V. Cuomo,