GnRH Receptor Gene Expression in the Developing Rat Hippocampus: Transcriptional Regulation and Potential Roles in Neuronal Plasticity

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In the pituitary of mammals, the GnRH receptor (GnRHR) plays a primary role in the control of reproductive function. It is further expressed in the hippocampus, where its function, however, is not well defined. By quantitative RT-PCR analyses, we demonstrate herein that the onset of GnRHR gene (Gnrhr) expression in the rat hippocampus was unexpectedly delayed as compared to the pituitary and only occurred after...

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