Genomic glucocorticoid receptor effects guide acute stress-induced delayed anxiety and basolateral amygdala spine plasticity in rats
Anxiety, a state related to anticipatory fear, can be adaptive in the face of environmental threats or stressors.However, anxiety can also become persistent and manifest as anxiety- and stress-related disorders, such as generalized anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).In rodents, systemic administration of glucocorticoids (GCs) or short