Sim1 Neurons Are Sufficient for MC4R-Mediated Sexual Function in Male Mice

Volume: 159, Issue: 1, Pages: 439 - 449
Published: Oct 19, 2017
Abstract
Sexual dysfunction is a poorly understood condition that affects up to one-third of men around the world. Existing treatments that target the periphery do not work for all men. Previous studies have shown that central melanocortins, which are released by pro-opiomelanocortin neurons in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus, can lead to male erection and increased libido. Several studies specifically implicate the melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R)...
Paper Details
Title
Sim1 Neurons Are Sufficient for MC4R-Mediated Sexual Function in Male Mice
Published Date
Oct 19, 2017
Volume
159
Issue
1
Pages
439 - 449
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