Vol. 34 (2) 2013 Neuro endocrinology letters

Phosphorylation of cAMP response element-binding protein in the extended amygdala of male rats is induced by novel environment and attenuated by estrous female-bedding.

OBJECTIVE: We examined whether female pheromone, which would be contained in female-soiled bedding, affected the expression of phosphorylated cAMP response element-binding protein-like (pCREB) immunoreactive cells in the extended amygdala.

METHODS: Male rats were exposed to following conditions: maintained in the.....