Abstract
Hormone-dependent sociosexual behaviors of the displaying individual regulate the abundance of estrogen receptor- and progesterone receptor-mRNA in sex steroid hormone-concentrating brain areas of the partner. This effect of behavior on gene expression in the brain is independent of the gonads.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Female
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Hypothalamus / metabolism*
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Lizards / physiology*
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RNA, Messenger / biosynthesis*
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Receptors, Estrogen / biosynthesis*
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Receptors, Progesterone / biosynthesis*
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Sexual Behavior, Animal / physiology*
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Social Environment*
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Ventromedial Hypothalamic Nucleus / cytology
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Ventromedial Hypothalamic Nucleus / metabolism
Substances
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RNA, Messenger
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Receptors, Estrogen
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Receptors, Progesterone