Neuroanatomy of Peptides in the Mating Behavior Pathway

少数民族研究启动（MRI）计划补助金将利用 神经解剖学技术来确定哺乳动物的作用 速激肽、P物质和K物质在甾体激素调节中的作用 雄性交配行为的证据 初步研究结果表明， P物质的产生受性腺类固醇的调节， 交配行为途径的关键区域： 杏仁核、终纹床核和内侧核 视前区 这项研究旨在通过以下方式扩展这些发现： 识别含有P物质的神经元之间的连接， 交配行为途径使用逆行和顺行示踪剂。

This Minority Research Initiation (MRI) planning grant will utilize neuroanatomical techniques to determine the role of the mammalian tachykinin, Substance P and Substance K, in the steroidal regulation of male mating behavior. Results from preliminary studies indicate that Substance P production is regulated by gonadal steriods in three critical areas of the mating behavior pathway: the medial nucleus of the amygdala, the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis and the medial preoptic area. This research is intended to extend these findings by identifying the connections of Substance P containing neurons within the mating behavior pathway using retrograde and anterograde tracers.