Citation

Roubertoux PL, Carlier M, Degrelle H, Haas-Dupertuis MC, Phillips J, Moutier R. Genetics 1994; 136(1): 225-230.

Affiliation

U.R.A. 1294 C.N.R.S. Génétique, Neurogénétique, Comportement, Université Paris-V René Descartes, France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Genetics Society of America)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8138160

PMCID

PMC1205774

Abstract

The sexual dimorphism of aggression has led to a search for its Y chromosomal correlates. We have previously confirmed that initiation of attack behavior against a conspecific male is Y-dependent in two strains of laboratory mice (NZB and CBA/H). We provide evidence that the non-pseudoautosomal region of the Y is not involved and that only the pseudoautosomal region of the Y is correlated with initiation of attack behavior. The autosomal correlates also contribute to this behavior in an additive or interactive manner with the pseudoautosomal correlates.

Language: en