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<p> The aim of the study was to investigate the presence of α (Erα) and β (Erβ) oestrogen receptors in rabbit male’s claustrum, and thus to examine whether oestrogens may influence nerve cells’ functions of this structure. The material for the study was obtained from the brains of seven rabbits. To detect the presence of Erα and Erβ, specific monoclonal antibodies were used. The expression of Erα and Erβ was demonstrated in proper claustrum, as well as in the nucleus endopiriformis. For Erβ, the reaction occurred mainly in the cell nucleus, whereas Erα was localised predominantly in the neuron cytoplasm. For both Erα and Erβ, the nuclear and cytoplasmic localisation was observed in a small percentage of the examined cells. The obtained results may indicate oestrogen influence on the brain area and also suggest a further research on oestrogen-dependent pathways in males, which still remain greatly unexplored.</p>
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The aim of the study was to investigate the presence of α (Erα) and β (Erβ) oestrogen receptors in rabbit male’s claustrum, and thus to examine whether oestrogens may influence nerve cells’ functions of this structure. The material for the study was obtained from the brains of seven rabbits. To detect the presence of Erα and Erβ, specific monoclonal antibodies were used. The expression of Erα and Erβ was demonstrated in proper claustrum, as well as in the nucleus endopiriformis. For Erβ, the reaction occurred mainly in the cell nucleus, whereas Erα was localised predominantly in the neuron cytoplasm. For both Erα and Erβ, the nuclear and cytoplasmic localisation was observed in a small percentage of the examined cells. The obtained results may indicate oestrogen influence on the brain area and also suggest a further research on oestrogen-dependent pathways in males, which still remain greatly unexplored.

Expression of α and β oestrogen receptors within the claustrum in rabbit males

Department of Animal Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

University Centre of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural University of Cracow

Journal of Veterinary Research

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{"article-title":"Expression of α and β oestrogen receptors within the claustrum in rabbit males"}

The aim of the study was to investigate the presence of α (Erα) and β (Erβ) oestrogen receptors in rabbit male’s claustrum, and thus to examine whether...

Expression of α and β oestrogen receptors within the claustrum in rabbit males

Published Online: Mar 25, 2014

Page range: 157 - 161

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bvip-2014-0024

Keywords
rabbit male, claustrum, oestrogen receptors

© 2014 National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Expression of α and β oestrogen receptors within the claustrum in rabbit males

Published Online: Mar 25, 2014

Page range: 157 - 161

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bvip-2014-0024

Keywordsrabbit male, claustrum, oestrogen receptors

© 2014 National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
rabbit male, claustrum, oestrogen receptors