Oestrogen Effects on Dopaminergic Function in Striatum

Oestrogen Effects on Dopaminergic Function in Striatum Jill B. Becker, Jill B. Becker Psychology Department, Reproductive Sciences Program and Neuroscience Program, The University of Michigan, 525 East University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USASearch for more papers by this author Jill B. Becker, Jill B. Becker Psychology Department, Reproductive Sciences Program and Neuroscience Program, The University of Michigan, 525 East University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USASearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):Derek J. Chadwick, Derek J. Chadwick OrganizerSearch for more papers by this authorJamie A. Goode, Jamie A. GoodeSearch for more papers by this author First published: 27 June 2000 https://doi.org/10.1002/0470870818.ch10Citations: 32Book Series:Novartis Foundation Symposia Series Editor(s): Novartis Foundation, Novartis FoundationSearch for more papers by this author AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary Experiments involving the use of behavioural, neurochemical and electrophysiological methods to explore the mechanisms mediating the effects of oestrogen on dopaminergic activity in the striatum on the female rat are described. Results have shown that oestrogen influences the activity of striatal dopamine terminals and dopamine-mediated behaviours in the female rat. These are rapid effects of oestrogen in the striatum, and are thought to be mediated by a novel membrane-associated receptor. How these novel effects of oestrogen may affect naturally occurring behaviours in the rat will be discussed. Citing Literature Neuronal and Cognitive Effects of Oestrogens: Novartis Foundation Symposium 230, Volume 230 RelatedInformation