Advances in pathogenesis of pituitary adenomas

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2011 Apr;33(2):127-31. doi: 10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.2011.02.006.

Abstract

Along with the rapid development of molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, and immunology, there is a new understanding on the pathogenesis of pituitary adenomas. The pathogenesis of pituitary adenomas is considered to be related with gene mutation, growth factors, cell receptors, transcription factors, and cellular signaling pathways.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / genetics*
  • Adenoma / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Mutation
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Signal Transduction