Increased Expression of the Gene for the Y1 Receptor of Neuropeptide Y in the Amygdala and Paraventricular Nucleus of Y1R/LacZ Transgenic Mice in Response to Restraint Stress

    April 2004 in “ Journal of Neurochemistry ”
    Paolo Mele, Alessandra Oberto, Mariangela Serra … Carola Eva
    Studysummary In this study, acute restraint stress increased Y1 receptor gene expression in the amygdala and PVN of transgenic mice, but this effect was not due to elevated neuroactive steroid concentrations, indicating a potential ligand-induced mechanism.
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