Melanocortin 4 receptor signaling in Sim1 neurons permits sexual receptivity in female mice Article (Faculty180)

cited authors

  • Semple, Erin A; Harberson, Mitchell T; Xu, Baijie; Rashleigh, Rebecca; Cartwright, Tori L; Braun, Jessica J; Custer, Amy C; Liu, Chen; Hill, Jennifer W

description

  • Female sexual dysfunction affects approximately 40% of women in the United States, yet few therapeutic options exist for these patients. The melanocortin system is a new treatment target for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), but the neuronal pathways involved are unclear.

publication date

  • 2023

published in

start page

  • 983670

volume

  • 14