2004
Estradiol enhances light-induced expression of transcription factors in the SCN
Abizaid A, Mezei G, Horvath TL. Estradiol enhances light-induced expression of transcription factors in the SCN. Brain Research 2004, 1010: 35-44. PMID: 15126115, DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2004.01.089.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnimalsCalbindinsCholesterolCircadian RhythmCREB-Binding ProteinCyclic AMP Response Element-Binding ProteinDNA-Binding ProteinsEarly Growth Response Protein 1EstradiolEstrous CycleFemaleImmediate-Early ProteinsLightNuclear ProteinsOvariectomyPhotic StimulationProto-Oncogene Proteins c-fosRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyS100 Calcium Binding Protein GSuprachiasmatic NucleusTrans-ActivatorsTranscription FactorsUp-RegulationSex differences in adult suprachiasmatic nucleus neurons emerging late prenatally in rats
Abizaid A, Mezei G, Sotonyi P, Horvath TL. Sex differences in adult suprachiasmatic nucleus neurons emerging late prenatally in rats. European Journal Of Neuroscience 2004, 19: 2488-2496. PMID: 15128402, DOI: 10.1111/j.0953-816x.2004.03359.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgingAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsAnimals, NewbornArginine VasopressinBromodeoxyuridineCalbindin 1CalbindinsCell CountEmbryo, MammalianFemaleGeniculate BodiesGlial Fibrillary Acidic ProteinImmunohistochemistryMaleNeuronsNeuropeptide YPregnancyPrenatal Exposure Delayed EffectsRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyS100 Calcium Binding Protein GSex CharacteristicsSuprachiasmatic NucleusTestosterone PropionateConceptsSuprachiasmatic nucleusGonadal steroidsFemale ratsLate gestationSex differencesPregnant female ratsVasoactive intestinal peptideGestational day 18Postnatal day 60BrdU-labeled cellsCalbindin-D28KSuprachiasmatic nucleus neuronsCircadian rhythmIntestinal peptideNucleus neuronsDouble immunocytochemistryGonadal functionTestosterone propionateBrain sectionsRat fetusesDay 18Day 60Cell groupsRatsSCN cells
2001
Brain androgen and progesterone metabolizing enzymes: biosynthesis, distribution and function
Lephart E, Lund T, Horvath T. Brain androgen and progesterone metabolizing enzymes: biosynthesis, distribution and function. Brain Research Reviews 2001, 37: 25-37. PMID: 11744072, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-0173(01)00111-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDimorphic brain structuresAnteroventral periventricular nucleusBrain structuresEffects of phytoestrogensLow phytoestrogen dietPeripheral tissue sitesBrain aromatase cytochrome P450Brain androgenPhytoestrogen dietFemale ratsPeriventricular nucleusPreoptic areaCalcium-binding proteinsAromatase cytochrome P450Dimorphic nucleusTissue sitesCalbindinSteroid productsPotential roleSpatial memoryVisual-spatial memoryP450aroCytochrome P450Recent reportsPhytoestrogens
1999
Estrogen receptor-α in the raphe serotonergic and supramammillary area calretinin-containing neurons of the female rat
Leranth C, Shanabrough M, Horvath T. Estrogen receptor-α in the raphe serotonergic and supramammillary area calretinin-containing neurons of the female rat. Experimental Brain Research 1999, 128: 417-420. PMID: 10501815, DOI: 10.1007/s002210050863.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCalbindin 2Estrogen Receptor alphaFemaleNeuronsRaphe NucleiRatsReceptors, EstrogenS100 Calcium Binding Protein GConceptsEstrogen receptorLong-term potentiationMedian rapheSupramammillary areaSubcortical structuresCalretinin-containing neuronsHippocampal long-term potentiationEffects of estrogenHippocampal electric activityCalretinin neuronsFemale ratsGonadal hormonesTheta rhythmRapheVibratome sectionsReceptorsNeuronsSerotoninElectric activityEstrogenRhythm regulationPotentiationLarge populationMemory processesCalretinin
1992
Presence of calbindin and lack of parvalbumin in progesterone receptor-containing neurons of the monkey mediobasal hypothalamus
Horvath TL, Leranth C, Naftolin* F. Presence of calbindin and lack of parvalbumin in progesterone receptor-containing neurons of the monkey mediobasal hypothalamus. Neuroscience 1992, 50: 309-314. PMID: 1436493, DOI: 10.1016/0306-4522(92)90425-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCalbindinsChlorocebus aethiopsFemaleHypothalamus, MiddleImmunoenzyme TechniquesMicroscopy, ImmunoelectronNeuronsParvalbuminsReceptors, ProgesteroneS100 Calcium Binding Protein GConceptsProgesterone receptor-containing neuronsReceptor-containing neuronsReceptor-containing cellsCalbindin-immunoreactive neuronsProgesterone receptorAsymmetric synaptic contactsPresence of calbindinCentral nervous systemAfrican green monkeysLight microscopic resultsGABA neuronsGABAergic neuronsPeriventricular areaSynaptic contactsMonkey hypothalamusPostsynaptic targetsExcitatory fibresInfundibular nucleusMediobasal hypothalamusCalcium-binding proteinsNervous systemCalbindin cellsCalbindinNeuronsParvalbumin content