TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1990//
TI  - Aggressive behavior in birds: an experimental model for studies of brain-steroid interactions
JO  - Comparative biochemistry and Physiology. A, Comparative Physiology
A1  - Schlinger, B. A.
A1  - Callard, G. V.
SP  - 307
EP  - 316
VL  - 97
IS  - 3
N2  - 1. Although testosterone (T) stimulates aggressiveness in males of many vertebrate species, it is now known that the full expression of T actions in the central nervous system requires aromatization to estradiol (E2) and subsequent binding of formed E2 to its receptor. 2. We have recently confirmed these as rate-limiting steps in the control of sex-related and individual differences in aggressiveness of the Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). 3. In this review, we describe some of the neuroendocrine factors which control aggression with a focus on our recent studies in quail.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0300-9629
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -