Neuroendocrine regulation of amygdala functions: the role of sex steroids and noradrenaline
Akhmadeev, A.V.; Kalimullina, L.B.
Morfologiia 137(5): 73-77
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 1026-3543 PMID: 21500439 Document Number: 638495
The aim of this review was to summarize the literature data, which characterize the participation of brain noradrenergic system and sex steroids in the regulation/modulation of amygdala functions. Structural organization of noradrenergic system and its representation in corticomedial and basolateral divisions of amygdala is described. This is important for further development of the understanding of the heterogeneity and structural organization complexity of the amygdale, which possesses functional multiplicity. The evidence is presented that may help in comprehension of the influence of gender factor on human personality characteristics, cognitive abilities and behavioral reactions. These data may also be applied for development of optimal clinical medicinal treatment of psychoneurological diseases.