Dolci S, Grimaldi P, Pellegrini M
2nd University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
J Endocrinol Invest. 2003;26(3 Suppl):16-9.
The tools of molecular biology have just begun to demonstrate the role of genes in controlling sexual behavior and how hormones can influence sexual and reproductive motivation by controlling gene expression. In this review article the use of the new term "molecular sexology" is proposed to indicate the growing evidence that molecular biology techniques can be a useful tool not only to understand the genetic bases of the animal (and soon human) sexual behavior, but also in order to provide the rationale of the use of advanced therapeutic approaches, such as gene transfer, to the symptoms and diseases of sexuality.
分子生物学工具才刚刚开始揭示基因在控制性性行为中的作用，以及激素如何通过控制基因表达来影响性和生殖动机。在这篇综述文章中，有人提议使用新术语“分子性学”，以表明越来越多的证据显示，分子生物学技术不仅可以成为理解动物（很快也将用于人类）性行为遗传基础的有用工具，而且还能为将诸如基因转移等先进治疗方法应用于性症状和疾病提供理论依据。
