Overview of the Molecular Steps in Steroidogenesis of the GABAergic Neurosteroids Allopregnanolone and Pregnanolone
Allopregnanolone and pregnanolone—neurosteroids synthesized from progesterone in the brain, adrenal gland, ovary and testis—have been implicated in a range of neuropsychiatric conditions including seizure disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, post-partum depression, pre-menstr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2018-12-01
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Series: | Chronic Stress |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2470547018818555 |