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Antonio Argiolas

Antonio Argiolas

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63
Citations
12624
World Ranking
3416
National Ranking
144

Overview

Antonio Argiolas is affiliated with the University of Cagliari in Italy. Their research primarily spans the fields of medicine, psychology, and agricultural and biological sciences.

The scientist's work is closely associated with several specific subfields, including social psychology, psychiatry and mental health, cellular and molecular neuroscience, reproductive medicine, and insect science. These areas reflect a diverse range of interests, from human mental health to biological and reproductive studies.

Central topics in Antonio Argiolas's research include neuroendocrine regulation and behavior, sexual function and dysfunction studies, hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones, neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior, insect and pesticide research, hormonal and reproductive studies, as well as pesticide exposure and toxicity. These themes indicate a focus on both fundamental biological processes and their implications for behavioral and reproductive health.

Antonio Argiolas has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications. Their recent papers include:

  • Erectile Dysfunction: Treatments, Advances and New Therapeutic Strategies, 2023, Brain Sciences
  • Oxytocin, Erectile Function and Sexual Behavior: Last Discoveries and Possible Advances, 2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Dopamine, Erectile Function and Male Sexual Behavior from the Past to the Present: A Review, 2022, Brain Sciences
  • Altered Sexual Behavior in Dopamine Transporter (DAT) Knockout Male Rats: A Behavioral, Neurochemical and Intracerebral Microdialysis Study, 2020, Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
  • Erectile Function and Sexual Behavior: A Review of the Role of Nitric Oxide in the Central Nervous System, 2021, Biomolecules

Their frequent coauthors highlight collaboration within a core group of researchers and include Maria Rosaria Melis, Fabrizio Sanna, Jessica Bratzu, Cristina Cocco, and Maria Pina Serra. These partnerships have contributed significantly to their publication record.

Antonio Argiolas has published multiple articles in several journals, with notable recurrent venues being Brain Sciences, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, Biomolecules, and Behavioural Brain Research. This range of publishing platforms reflects both medical and behavioral neuroscience orientations in their research outputs.

Best Publications

  • Evidence for dopamine receptors mediating sedation in the mouse brain.

    G. Di Chiara;M. L. Porceddu;L. Vargiu;A. Argiolas

  • Dopamine and sexual behavior.

    Maria Rosaria Melis;Antonio Argiolas

  • Central functions of oxytocin

    Antonio Argiolas;Gian Luigi Gessa

  • Stress-induced increase in 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC) levels in the cerebral cortex and in n. accumbens: reversal by diazepam.

    F. Fadda;A. Argiolas;M.R. Melis;A.H. Tissari

  • Apomorphine-induced penile erection and yawning: site of action in brain.

    Maria Rosaria Melis;Antonio Argiolas;Gian Luigi Gessa

  • Central control of penile erection: role of the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus.

    Antonio Argiolas;Maria Rosaria Melis

  • The neuropharmacology of yawning

    Antonio Argiolas;Maria Rosaria Melis

  • Oxytocin-induced penile erection and yawning: Site of action in the brain

    M.R. Melis;A. Argiolas;G.L. Gessa

  • Oxytocin injected into the ventral tegmental area induces penile erection and increases extracellular dopamine in the nucleus accumbens and paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus of male rats

    Maria Rosaria Melis;Tiziana Melis;Cristina Cocco;Salvatora Succu

  • The role of oxytocin and the paraventricular nucleus in the sexual behaviour of male mammals

    Antonio Argiolas;Maria Rosaria Melis

  • Chronic treatment with antidepressants prevents the inhibitory effect of small doses of apomorphine on dopamine synthesis and motor activity

    G. Serra;A. Argiolas;V. Klimek;F. Fadda

  • Paraventricular nucleus lesion prevents yawning and penile erection induced by apomorphine and oxytocin but not by ACTH in rats.

    A. Argiolas;M.R. Melis;A. Mauri;G.L. Gessa

  • Neuropeptides and sexual behaviour.

    A. Argiolas

  • Neuromodulation of penile erection: an overview of the role of neurotransmitters and neuropeptides.

    Antonio Argiolas;Maria Rosaria Melis

  • The cannabinoid antagonist SR 141716A (Rimonabant) reduces the increase of extra-cellular dopamine release in the rat nucleus accumbens induced by a novel high palatable food.

    Tiziana Melis;Salvatora Succu;Fabrizio Sanna;Antonio Boi

  • Neuropeptides and central control of sexual behaviour from the past to the present: A review

    Antonio Argiolas;Antonio Argiolas;Maria Rosaria Melis

  • Oxytocin: an extremely potent inducer of penile erection and yawning in male rats.

    Antonio Argiolas;Maria Rosaria Melis;Gian Luigi Gessa

  • Dopamine agonists increase nitric oxide production in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus: correlation with penile erection and yawning.

    Maria Rosaria Melis;Salvatora Succu;Antonio Argiolas

  • Endogenous ghrelin is an orexigenic peptide acting in the arcuate nucleus in response to fasting

    Michela Bagnasco;Giovanni Tulipano;Maria R Melis;Antonio Argiolas

  • Stimulation of dopamine receptors in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus of male rats induces penile erection and increases extra-cellular dopamine in the nucleus accumbens: Involvement of central oxytocin.

    Salvatora Succu;Fabrizio Sanna;Fabrizio Sanna;Tiziana Melis;Tiziana Melis;Antonio Boi;Antonio Boi

  • ACTH- and α-MSH-induced grooming, stretching, yawning and penile erection in male rats : Site of action in the brain and role of melanocortin receptors

    Antonio Argiolas;Maria R Melis;Sandra Murgia;Helgi B Schiöth

Frequent Co-Authors

Maria Rosaria Melis
Maria Rosaria Melis University of Cagliari
Miriam Melis
Miriam Melis University of Cagliari
Walter Fratta
Walter Fratta University of Cagliari
Ken Mackie
Ken Mackie Indiana University
Philippe De Deurwaerdère
Philippe De Deurwaerdère University of Bordeaux
G. Di Chiara
G. Di Chiara University of Cagliari
Francesco Marrosu
Francesco Marrosu University of Cagliari
Paola Devoto
Paola Devoto University of Cagliari

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