Sex differences in distribution and identity of aromatase gene expressing cells in the young adult rat brain

Abstract Background Aromatase catalyzes the synthesis of estrogens from androgens. Knowledge on its regional expression in the brain is of relevance to the behavioral implications of these hormones that might be linked to sex differences in mental health. The present study investigated the distribut...

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Main Authors: Jana Immenschuh, Stefan Bernhard Thalhammer, Inger Sundström-Poromaa, Anat Biegon, Sylvie Dumas, Erika Comasco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-023-00541-8