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February 2021 in “Brain Sciences” This study found that in adolescent male rats, androgens enhance inhibitory avoidance memory, possibly by interacting with androgen receptors in the amygdala and hippocampus.
May 2024 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers examined androgen receptor activity in the adult mouse brain and found specific expression in key brain areas, which could inform understanding of cognitive side effects in humans undergoing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer.
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December 2015 in “Neuroendocrinology” This study found that subchronic finasteride treatment in male rats altered neuroactive steroid levels and steroid receptor expression in the brain, with some changes persisting after drug withdrawal.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” In this study, ethanol discontinuation in Y 1 R / LacZ transgenic mice significantly decreased neuropeptide Y immunoreactivity and increased Y 1 receptor gene expression in the amygdala, with evidence suggesting an important role for the progesterone metabolite 3α,5α‐TH PROG in these changes.
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January 2022 in “Biology” This study concluded that male mice are more susceptible to valproic acid-induced autism spectrum disorder than female mice, with noticeable differences in brain histoarchitecture and receptor protein levels.