The Ames dwarf gene, df, is required early in pituitary ontogeny for the extinction of Rpx transcription and initiation of lineage-specific cell proliferation.
PJ Gage, ML Brinkmeier, LM Scarlett… - Molecular …, 1996 - academic.oup.com
Two nonallelic dwarfing mutations in mice define genes important for pituitary development
and function. Mice homozygous for either the Ames (df) or Snell (Pit 1dw) dwarf mutations …
and function. Mice homozygous for either the Ames (df) or Snell (Pit 1dw) dwarf mutations …
How many homeobox genes does it take to make a pituitary gland?
DE Watkins-Chow, SA Camper - Trends in Genetics, 1998 - cell.com
The secrets of anterior pituitary development and cell lineage determination have been
revealed mostly by genetic analyses. The requirement for three homeobox genes, Lhx3 …
revealed mostly by genetic analyses. The requirement for three homeobox genes, Lhx3 …
New concepts on the control of the onset of puberty
The initiation of mammalian puberty requires an increased pulsatile release of gonadotropin-
releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus. This increase is brought about by …
releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus. This increase is brought about by …