Androgen receptor-beta mRNA levels in different tissues in breeding and post-breeding male and female sticklebacks, <it>Gasterosteus aculeatus</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Androgens induce male characters by activating androgen receptors (AR). Previous quantitative studies on AR in fishes have been limited to few tissues and/or a single season/reproductive state. The aim of this investigation was to st...

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Published in:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Main Authors: Hoffmann Erik, Walstad Anders, Karlsson Johnny, Olsson Per-Erik, Borg Bertil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/10/1/23