Postpartum estrogen withdrawal induces deficits in affective behaviors and increases ΔFosB in D1 and D2 neurons in the nucleus accumbens core in mice
William B. Foster, Katherine F. Beach, Paige F. Carson, Kagan C. Harris, Brandon L. Alonso, Leo T. Costa, Roy C. Simamora, Jaclyn E. Corbin, Keegan F. Hoag, Sophia I. Mercado, Anya G. Bernhard, Cary H. Leung, Eric J. Nestler, Laura E. Been
This study shows that postpartum estrogen withdrawal in mice increases anxiety-like behavior and ΔFosB expression in nucleus accumbens D1 and D2 neurons.
bioRxiv · Sep 8, 2022 · PreprintNeuroscience