Effects of anabolic-androgens on brain reward function

Effects of anabolic-androgens on brain reward function

Androgens are mainly prescribed to treat several diseases caused by testosterone deficiency. However, athletes try to promote muscle growth by manipulating testosterone levels or assuming the so called androgen anabolic steroids (AAS). These substances were originally synthesized to obtain anabolic...

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Main Authors: Emanuela eMhillaj, Maria Grazia eMorgese, Paolo eTucci, Maria eBove, Stefania eSchiavone, Luigia eTrabace
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
Subjects:
Depression
Dopamine
Serotonin
Reward
Psychosis Spectrum Disorders
anabolic androgenic steroid
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnins.2015.00295/full

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