Inhibition of GALR1 in PFC Alleviates Depressive-Like Behaviors in Postpartum Depression Rat Model by Upregulating CREB-BNDF and 5-HT Levels

Estrogen (E2) withdrawal is a core pathology mechanism for postpartum depression (PPD). Galanin (GAL), an estrogen-inducible neuropeptide has also been reported to be associated with depression. However, it still remains unclear which GAL receptors (GALRs) are involved in PPD pathologic process. In...

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Main Authors: Hui Li, Tong Wang, Cuige Shi, Yutao Yang, Xiaoxiao Li, Yan Wu, Zhi-Qing David Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
PPD
PFC
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00588/full