Neurotrasmettitori: differenze di genere

This article provides a review of the past and current literature on how neurotransmitter systems may influence gender differ- ences in behavioral functioning and mental disorders. Serotonin and dopamine seemed to be strongly involved: both showed higher concen- tration in females; serotonin seemed to be more associated with anxiety and depression disorders, to have a better response to SSRI treat- ment among women, and also is associated with a different repertoire of behavior. Dopamine seemed to be more involved in addicton dis- orders, worse schizophrenia positive symptoms among men and better response to antipsychotic treatment in female sex. Furthermore, we provide a review of the literature on noradrenaline, glutamate and GABA.