Testosterone Modulation of Seizure Susceptibility Is Mediated by Neurosteroids 3α-Androstanediol and 17β-Estradiol

    January 2004 in “ Neuroscience ”
    Doodipala Samba Reddy
    Studysummary This study found that testosterone increased seizure severity in mice and rats, with its neurosteroid metabolites playing a role in modulating seizure susceptibility.
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