Orexin Decreases Aromatase Gene Expression in The Hypothalamus of Androgenized Female Rats
Background Orexin is a hypothalamic orexigenic neuropeptide, which third cerebral injection of it mainly exerts inhibitory effects on reproductive functions. It increases significantly the Aromatase (Cyp19) gene expression in the hypothalamus of male rats. Aromatase is an enzyme which converts andro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Royan Institute (ACECR), Tehran
2016-07-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Fertility and Sterility |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijfs.ir/article_45378_c789a50a84d5019e96464e154fe9212f.pdf |