Prodynorphin-expressing neurons in the ventromedial hypothalamus respond to the predatory odor and modulate defensive behaviors

The ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) regulates stress responses and defensive behaviors. However, the neural mechanisms underlying its involvement in threat perception remain incompletely understood. Under exposure to the predatory odor, we found that mice showed decreased investigative behaviors and...

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Main Author: Ting He
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-09-01
Series:Brain Research Bulletin
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S036192302500259X
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