Genetics of congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism: peculiarities and phenotype of an oligogenic disease

B Cangiano, DS Swee, R Quinton, M Bonomi - Human genetics, 2021 - Springer
A genetic basis of congenital isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) can be
defined in almost 50% of cases, albeit not necessarily the complete genetic basis. Next …

Roles and mechanisms of axon-guidance molecules in Alzheimer's disease

L Zhang, Z Qi, J Li, M Li, X Du, S Wang, G Zhou… - Molecular …, 2021 - Springer
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by
progressive memory decline and cognitive dysfunctions. Although the causes of AD have …

Nasal placode development, GnRH neuronal migration and Kallmann syndrome

HJ Cho, Y Shan, NC Whittington… - Frontiers in Cell and …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The development of Gonadotropin releasing hormone-1 (GnRH) neurons is important for a
functional reproduction system in vertebrates. Disruption of GnRH results in hypogonadism …

A recessive PRDM13 mutation results in congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and cerebellar hypoplasia

DE Whittaker, R Oleari, LC Gregory… - The Journal of …, 2021 - Am Soc Clin Investig
The positive regulatory (PR) domain containing 13 (PRDM13) putative chromatin modifier
and transcriptional regulator functions downstream of the transcription factor PTF1A, which …

Puberty, a sensitive window of hypothalamic development and plasticity

L Naulé, L Maione, UB Kaiser - Endocrinology, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Puberty is a developmental period characterized by a broad range of physiologic changes
necessary for the acquisition of adult sexual and reproductive maturity. These changes …

Disruptions in hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal Axis development and their IgG modulation after prenatal systemic inflammation in male rats

V Ignatiuk, M Izvolskaia, V Sharova… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The development of the neuroendocrine system, including the hypothalamic–pituitary–
gonadal (HPG) axis, is sensitive to environmental impacts during critical developmental …

The differential roles for neurodevelopmental and neuroendocrine genes in shaping GnRH neuron physiology and deficiency

R Oleari, V Massa, A Cariboni, A Lettieri - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons are hypothalamic neuroendocrine cells
that control sexual reproduction. During embryonic development, GnRH neurons migrate …

Mechanisms mediating the impact of maternal obesity on offspring hypothalamic development and later function

IC Furigo, L Dearden - Frontiers in endocrinology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
As obesity rates have risen around the world, so to have pregnancies complicated by
maternal obesity. Obesity during pregnancy is not only associated with negative health …

Semaphorin 6C suppresses proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells via inhibition of the AKT/GSK3/β-catenin/cyclin D1 pathway

YH Hung, SH Hsu, YC Hou, PY Chu, YY Su… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Semaphorins (SEMAs) are axon guidance factors that participate in axonal connections and
nerve system development. However, the functional roles of SEMAs in tumorigenesis are …

Parallels between the developing vascular and neural systems: Signaling pathways and future perspectives for regenerative medicine

I Elorza Ridaura, S Sorrentino, L Moroni - Advanced Science, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Neurovascular disorders, which involve the vascular and nervous systems, are common.
Research on such disorders usually focuses on either vascular or nervous components …