Estrous Cycle Modulation of Feeding and Relaxin-3/Rxfp3 mRNA Expression - Implications for Estradiol

Conclusion: These findings demonstrate that the RLN3/RXFP3 system is modulated by the estrous cycle and although further studies are required to better elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of estradiol signaling, current results implicate the involvement of RLN3/RXFP3 system in food intake fluctuations observed across the estrous cycle in female rats.
Source: Neuroendocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research