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Biological Basis of Sex Differences in Psychopharmacology

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Editors:
  1. Jo C. Neill

    1. Bradford School of Pharmacy, University Bradford, Bradford, W.Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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  2. Jayashri Kulkarni

    1. Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia

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  • This volume brings together experts in this field, both psychiatrists and health care professionals with preclinical researchers to review the latest work in this area
  • It gives a thorough overview of how males and females are different in terms of brain function and behaviour
  • The first volume which covers in some depth many illnesses in which sex differences and gonadal steroids are important in terms of aetiology, symptomatology, progression and treatment
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences (CTBN, volume 8)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction to the Interaction Between Gonadal Steroids and the Central Nervous System

    • Kay M. Marshall
    Pages 1-13

  3. Differences in Sexual Behaviour in Male and Female Rodents: Role of Serotonin

    • Berend Olivier, Johnny S. W. Chan, Eelke M. Snoeren, Jocelien D. A. Olivier, Jan G. Veening, Christiaan H. Vinkers et al.
    Pages 15-36

  4. Female Rats Are Smarter than Males: Influence of Test, Oestrogen Receptor Subtypes and Glutamate

    • Jane Suzanne Sutcliffe
    Pages 37-56

  5. Sex Differences in the Septo-Hippocampal Cholinergic System in Rats: Behavioral Consequences

    • Dai Mitsushima
    Pages 57-71

  6. Females Are More Vulnerable to Drug Abuse than Males: Evidence from Preclinical Studies and the Role of Ovarian Hormones

    • Justin J. Anker, Marilyn E. Carroll
    Pages 73-96

  7. Sex Differences in Response to Stress and Expression of Depressive-Like Behaviours in the Rat

    • Christina Dalla, Pothitos M. Pitychoutis, Nikolaos Kokras, Zeta Papadopoulou-Daifoti
    Pages 97-118

  8. Importance of the COMT Gene for Sex Differences in Brain Function and Predisposition to Psychiatric Disorders

    • Elizabeth M. Tunbridge, Paul J. Harrison
    Pages 119-140

  9. Sex Differences and Hormonal Influences in Human Sensorimotor Gating: Implications for Schizophrenia

    • Veena Kumari
    Pages 141-154

  10. Estrogens and Gonadal Function in Schizophrenia and Related Psychoses

    • Anita Riecher-Rössler, Jayashri Kulkarni
    Pages 155-171

  11. Oestradiol and Psychosis: Clinical Findings and Biological Mechanisms

    • Angelika Wieck
    Pages 173-187

  12. Sex Differences Precipitating Anorexia Nervosa in Females: The Estrogen Paradox and a Novel Framework for Targeting Sex-Specific Neurocircuits and Behavior

    • Charlotte Keating
    Pages 189-207

  13. Gender Differences in Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Autism and Fragile X Syndrome

    • Nicole J. Rinehart, Kim M. Cornish, Bruce J. Tonge
    Pages 209-229

  14. The Impact of Gender on Antidepressants

    • John J. Sramek, Neal R. Cutler
    Pages 231-249

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 251-254
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Sex matters! Are there differences between the sexes when it comes to brain function and the behaviours that result? This volume attempts to answer this fundamental question. If the answer is ‘yes’ then this should impact upon our approach to treating mental illness in humans, and to modelling it in animals, as we look for aetiological and pharmacological solutions.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Bradford School of Pharmacy, University Bradford, Bradford, W.Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Jo C. Neill

  • Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia

    Jayashri Kulkarni

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