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'Neural love triangle' leads to sexual receptivity.

Authors :
Morris, Kelly
Source :
Lancet. 1/27/2001, Vol. 357 Issue 9252, p286. 1/2p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Reports research in the United States confirming that endogenous cannabinoids play a role in modulating reproductive behavior in rats. Details of molecular cross-talk between the three signalling systems of cannabinoids, neurotransmitter dopamine, and ovarian steroid hormones; Role of DELTA[sup9]-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and lordosis in the neurobiological process.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ANIMAL sexual behavior
*LABORATORY rats
*NEUROBIOLOGY
*NEUROTRANSMITTERS
*TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL
*SCIENTIFIC experimentation
*PHYSIOLOGY

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Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
357
Issue :
9252
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4015725
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(05)71729-3
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