Role of neuroactive steroids in the peripheral nervous system

Role of neuroactive steroids in the peripheral nervous system

Several reviews have so far pointed out on the relevant physiological and pharmacological role exerted by neuroactive steroids in the central nervous system. In the present review we summarize observations indicating that synthesis and metabolism of neuroactive steroids also occur in the peripheral...

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Main Authors: Roberto Cosimo eMelcangi, Silvia eGiatti, Marzia ePesaresi, Donato eCarabrese, Nico eMitro, Donatella eCaruso, Luis Miguel Garcia-Segura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2011-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
Metabolism
Progesterone
Testosterone
Neuroprotection
peripheral neuropathy
steroidogenesis
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2011.00104/full

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