Sex-dependent effects of maternal corticosterone and SSRI treatment on hippocampal neurogenesis across development

Sex-dependent effects of maternal corticosterone and SSRI treatment on hippocampal neurogenesis across development

Abstract Background Postpartum depression affects approximately 15% of mothers and represents a form of early life adversity for developing offspring. Postpartum depression can be treated with prescription antidepressants like fluoxetine (FLX). However, FLX can remain active in breast milk, raising...

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Main Authors: Aarthi R. Gobinath, Joanna L. Workman, Carmen Chow, Stephanie E. Lieblich, Liisa A. M. Galea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Subjects:
Postpartum corticosterone
Fluoxetine
Doublecortin
Sex differences
Hippocampus
SSRIs
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13293-017-0142-x

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