Significant progress has been made recently in unravelling the embryonic events leading to
pituitary morphogenesis, both in vivo and in vitro. This includes dissection of the molecular …

Significant progress has been made recently in unravelling the embryonic events leading to
pituitary morphogenesis, both in vivo and in vitro. This includes dissection of the molecular …

The pituitary gland plays a pivotal role in the endocrine system, steering fundamental
processes of growth, metabolism, reproduction and coping with stress. The adult pituitary …

Abstract Information on oestrogen action has grown exponentially in the past decade, and
recent studies have begun to define the mechanism of ligand‐dependent activation and cell …

Estrogens are crucial determinants in the regulation of anterior pituitary function and
maintenance of tissue homeostasis. Estrogen actions in this gland are exerted through both …

Some 5 years ago, the stem cells of the adult pituitary gland were discovered. Subsequent in-
depth characterization revealed expression of several stemness markers and embryo-typical …

Estrogens regulate the growth, differentiation, and functioning of diverse target tissues, both
within and outside of the reproductive system. Most of the actions of estrogens appear to be …

The pituitary gland has the primordial ability to dynamically adapt its cell composition to
changing hormonal needs of the organism throughout life. During the first weeks after birth …

Estrogens play a central role in regulating female reproduction throughout the reproductive
axis, and the pituitary is one of the major targets of estrogen action. We hypothesized that …

Many aspects of pituitary development have become better understood in the past two
decades. The signaling pathways regulating pituitary growth and shape have emerged, and …