Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that gonadotrophs, cells in the pituitary gland with a key role in puberty and reproduction, come from two different populations, with the majority produced after birth rather than in the embryo, as previously thought.
A better understanding of when these important cells develop could help researchers and clinicians understand and treat disorders that impact puberty and fertility.
In the pituitary, a small gland located in the middle of…
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